Reactive Rover is a 7-week Behavior Modification course specifically designed for dogs exhibiting aggressive or reactive behaviors toward other dogs, people or both. It is also designed for dogs that are leash aggressive. This course helps address challenging behaviors such as growling, barking, lunging, and biting. Our Reactive Rover Class is a targeted program designed to help handlers address and reshape aggressive behavior in their dogs.”
If your dog is exhibiting aggression or risky behavior, enrolling in this essential class is critical. Without proper training, these issues can escalate and pose a serious liability.”
The first class is an orientation without dogs to prepare you for the class. Classes are held outdoors at a private location (away from people and other dogs). At the beginning of actual hands-on training, each handler and their dog will be positioned at a safe distance. Safety is our first priority.
This class focuses on teaching dogs essential coping skills, boosting their confidence, and providing owners with the knowledge to support their dogs in stressful situations. You’ll learn how to manage both your own and your dog’s stress, promote calmness and focus, train alternative behaviors to reactivity, and reinforce positive responses. Most importantly, the program builds a strong foundation of trust between you and your dog, fostering lasting behavioral improvements.
By developing a deeper understanding of your dog’s signals, you’ll be able to guide them toward better decision-making in challenging moments. This training empowers both you and your dog to navigate stressful encounters with confidence, ensuring a more positive and controlled response to various situations.
Class Schedule: Saturday, May 10(11 am- 12 pm)
First class is orientation (without the dogs) held without the dogs at Hollywood Feed Pet Store (community room)
Training Classes are held at a private outdoor location in North Raleigh
Cost: $385 for the entire 7-week curriculum
This class helps dogs learn to stay calm around other dogs and focus on their handler instead of reacting with barking, lunging, or aggression. We use real-life practice scenarios and positive training to help them build better habits and feel more comfortable.
Owners will learn how to understand their dog’s signals and support them through stressful moments.
With reward-based methods, small class sizes, and plenty of space, we create a safe and structured environment where dogs can learn at their own pace. The goal is to turn reactive behavior into calm, confident responses, making walks and daily life easier for both you and your dog.
Emphasizing behavior modification and handling skills, the course helps dogs overcome their underlying fears, emotions, and decision-making challenges. Each dog receives individualized training while others relax out of sight, creating a controlled and supportive atmosphere. Owners will learn how to interpret their dog’s behavior and guide them through difficult encounters, ultimately building confidence for both. By using only positive reinforcement techniques, the class fosters a safe and encouraging environment that supports long-term behavioral change.
Critical skills, Handling Techniques & Complex Dog Body Language Training
Our Reactive Rover Class is conducted outdoors with plenty of room to move around. Dogs are trained in groups of one or two at a time, so they are never overwhelmed. With small group sizes and careful space management, reactive dog classes ensure dogs remain focused and relaxed, preventing setbacks in their training. The ultimate goal is to replace aggressive reactions with calmer, more appropriate behaviors, allowing your dog to feel more comfortable in the world while giving you the skills to handle situations with confidence.
Dogs are evaluated individually and introduced to safe dogs and classmates at a pace suited to their needs. The program prioritizes gradual exposure and personalized progress, allowing each dog to build confidence and improve behavior in a safe, structured setting.
Each dog-handler pair progresses at their own pace, focusing on the dog’s comfort. Dogs learn leash manners and staying calm around other dogs, while handlers learn to read their dog’s mood, manage issues, and support their reactive dog’s success.
The exercises address dogs’ fears, emotions, and decision-making. Each dog receives individual attention while others relax nearby. Dogs are evaluated individually and gradually exposed to safe student dogs at their own pace.
Upcoming Class: Saturday, May 10 (11 am-12 pm)
Orientation is held at Hollywood Feed located at 9660 Falls of the Neuse Raleigh 27615
Training Classes are held at a private outdoor location.
Cost: $385 for the entire 7-week curriculum
Class size is strictly limited.