Reactive Rovers

The barking doesn't have to go on

Our specialist Reactive Rovers classes are ideal for dogs who are scared of other dogs or dogs who bark, lunge, and maybe even try to bite other dogs. You don’t need to walk your dog early in the morning or late at night to avoid other dogs. This course will increase your confidence when it comes to handling your dog in sticky situations as well as provide plenty of exercises to change your dog’s emotional response to seeing other dogs when out and about. 

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What you need to know

  • Maximum of 4 dogs per class
  • Exercises tailored to each dog and handler team - if your dog isn't ready to see another dog yet, they won't!
  • 6 week course, 1 theory session (first session) and 5 practical sessions
  • Includes a full Reactivity Manual with handouts on all theory discussed, handouts for each practical exercise covered and helpful training tips
  • Life time support - you have our support during any of our working hours, not just the 6 hours we see you in person for classes!
  • Two coaches and various assistants to ensure your safety, happiness and comfort throughout
  • Investment of £199 - discounts apply if you book a 121 package, our Reactive Rovers follow on course to continue your learning or are employed in any of the emergency services. Payment plans are available for this class
  • It's recommended that if your dog is reactive to more triggers than just dogs or has additional behavioural problems that you contact us prior to booking to confirm that this course is suitable for you
  • If you would like to watch a class prior to attending a course yourself email us to do so
  • If you can't attend any of the dates currently on the website please email us to place your name down for our waiting list

Testimonials

A testimonial from a 2024 client, Jo Nuttall, that says: "Paw by Paw helped with our reactive spaniel a few years ago, so when we grew the family by 4 paws a couple of years later, we knew that we wanted the puppy to go to the puppy classes for the best start for him. The foundations for recall proved particularly invaluable as his teenage spaniel nose ruled his brain for a while! Fast forward another few years to another 4 paws joining the family, again, there was no question she would do the puppy classes. A rescue this time, and therefore a bit older, classes and exercises were adapted by the PbyP team to take this into account. We lent heavily on all advice as we navigated introducing a nervous, inexperienced youngster into the big wide world. We also had a lovely time in the Hoopers classes once we had finished pups. Paw by Paw will always be a part of our canine support network, highly recommend their classes and services."
A testimonial from a 2023 client that reads: "I attended Reactive Rovers with my leash reactive dog Bella last year. The course introduced some new ideas for me and reinforced that some of the things I'd been doing weren't completely wrong. Emma was brilliant throughout the whole thing, willing to offer extra help and toilet the activities within the course to each individual dog's requirements. The course reiterated to me that Bella was capable of being around other dogs without reacting which in turn gave me the confidence to continue working with her knowing that I wasn't doing everything wrong."
A testimonial fro a 2022 client that reads: "... I really enjoyed the time with you and your girls, you are all very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I would disagree, I am definitely an OLD DOG being 60 years of age, and you proved to me that the most important need was to train me rather than my Wesite, Wilber. Wilber reacted very well to your methods and clearly enjoyed the sessions. If anything it was a bit of bonding time between me and Wilber. This came at a good time because we have recently added a puppy into the household... I have used everything I learned with you on Wilber and on the new puppy and it is helping a lot. You did state that it would not cure reactive problems immediately but put me on the path to gradually fix things. Wilber is much better when he meets other dogs now and on the occasions when he reacts badly, I know how to deal with the situation."
A testimonial from a 2021 client that reads: "Just thought I would let you know the training is starting to shine through in Benson... We passed 6 dogs all within line of sight at various proximities and directions to us and no barking whatsoever! Benson listened to commands and came and sat in front of me to get a treat and then carried on walking (on lead at all times). He did pay close attention to all of the dogs and carefully watched them two or three times as they passed us (none were touching proximity), but there was no growling and no barking!! His fear reactivity to the outside world in general is also starting to get less intense. Thank you for all your help and support with the reactive rovers training. Looking forward to more classes in the new year."
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