Reactive Rovers
What you'll get from Attending
This course will give you:
- Stress free walks that you enjoy again
- Confidence to train your dog through any situation you come up against
- An understanding of why your dog reacts, which dogs they’re most likely to react to and which dogs they’re most likely to enjoy working with
- A exclusive community where you can learn without judgement around others who are experiencing the same as you
- An end to feeling lonely on your journey with your dog
- No more feeling frustrated with your dog’s behaviour, especially if sometimes they’re fine but other’s they react
- The confidence to work in public with your dog and handle the general public
Availability
Tuesday 28th July 7.30pm at South Coast Equestrian (Weymouth, DT3 4DL) – 4 spaces
Tuesday 15th September 7.30pm at South Coast Equestrian (Weymouth, DT3 4DL) – 4 spaces
Tuesday 27th October 7.30pm at South Coast Equestrian (Weymouth, DT3 4DL) – 4 spaces
If you would like to watch any of these classes before attending please email us to organise this.
If you cannot attend any of the above dates and would like to register for our waiting list for future courses or have any questions about classes please email info@pawbypawtraining.co.uk
Attendees Receive
- Immediate access to the Reactive Rovers online hub with all of the information you need to take your reactive dog to your dream dog (worth £99/month!)
- WhatsApp support gives you direct access to your coach 5 days a week (worth £50/month!)
- 6 in person classes to work through your dog's personalised training toolkit (worth £200!)
- Exclusive invitations to Reactive Rovers On The Road, Canine College, Scent Club and One-To-One training programmes upon completion of the course
Unsure if this course is suitable for you? Click the link below to book a call to discuss ahead of booking anything.
Availability
Tuesday 28th July 7.30pm at South Coast Equestrian (Weymouth, DT3 4DL) – 4 spaces
Tuesday 15th September 7.30pm at South Coast Equestrian (Weymouth, DT3 4DL) – 4 spaces
Tuesday 27th October 7.30pm at South Coast Equestrian (Weymouth, DT3 4DL) – 4 spaces
If you would like to watch any of these classes before attending please email us to organise this.
If you cannot attend any of the above dates and would like to register for our waiting list for future courses or have any questions about classes please email info@pawbypawtraining.co.uk
If you would like to watch any of these classes before attending please email [email protected] to organise this.
If you cannot attend any of the above dates and would like to register for our waiting list for future courses or have any questions about classes please email info@pawbypawtraining.co.uk
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
- 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
- Investment of £214.99 or 2 payments of £107.50 - discounts apply if you book a 121 package or are employed in any of the emergency services
Unsure if this course is suitable for you? Click the link below to book a call to discuss ahead of booking anything.
Find out more about Reactive Rovers On The Road here!
Unsure if this course is suitable for you? Click the link below to book a call to discuss ahead of booking anything.
FAQ
Most frequently asked questions and answers
There are many reasons why a dog may display reactive behaviour. Exercises throughout the course are adjusted to your dog’s specific learning experiences and motivations for their behaviour.
Yes, as long as they are safe to do so with equipment they can’t escape and preferably a muzzle (but this is negotiable). Please book a call and enquire if you’re unsure.
Yes. Many of the dogs on this course have dog friends and struggle in specific circumstances.
It depends. The course content is pitched to cover all of the dogs in the course. It’s not fair for your dog to work on greetings if that’s another dog’s worst nightmare.
If I have multiple dogs able to work on greetings then we do cover this but it is dependent on the dogs in the course. If you specifically want to cover this, I suggest that you book a call to ensure that other dogs in the course are suitable for your dog to work around.
Please enquire about other dogs on the course before booking. If I know you need a specific demographic I can pop you on a list to notify when that demographic books in.
If you need something very specific, one to one training is a more suitable option. Book a call to discuss.
They might do. Each dog has their own barrier to take breaks behind and unless we are purposefully exposing them to another dog, they won’t see one.
Some dogs still find this a challenge. If your dog really can’t cope with a course, money put towards the course can be transferred to one to one training.
In the entire time this course has run, there have only been two dogs who haven’t coped with the course and both of those dogs successfully rejoined the course after some one to one sessions.
Hear what Attendees Have to say!
Definitely recommend attending any class Emma holds as her knowledge and understanding of a dog's behaviour is excellent and Emma totally understands how owners feel too!"
Reactive Rovers was an extremely safe space for him where he could see other dogs but not be forced outside of his comfort zone. This meant that gradually, over the weeks he was able to gain more confidence and start to enjoy his life rather than barking and lunging all over the place and constantly looking over his shoulder. My dog is actually such a gentle soul but was giving us both such bad representation by the reactive behaviour, which was upsetting for him and of course everyone else.
I found that Emma was able to differentiate the activities to each of the dogs in the Reactive Rovers class so that we all made progress. She is incredibly supportive and understanding, she is extremely knowledgeable. Emma is very safety conscious and whilst this was a reactive dog class, at no time was any dog or person at risk whatsoever. In fact, there was never any 'bad' reaction at the classes because the activities are designed to give the dogs confidence and stability, not destroy it.
Emma has given me all sorts of bespoke tips and tricks to use at home to ensure my dog remains happy and safe and that I fulfil my responsibilities as a dog owner when taking him out.
My dog really enjoyed the classes, became very relaxed during them and progressed to Canine College. I feel Emma really cares about her clients and all the dogs, she's never condescending, and it seems no problem is too big for her to help with. I feel it is really unique to find a group setting for reactive dogs so that what they are learning in class can more easily be applied to the outside world. I would recommend anyone that has a reactive dog, not to struggle alone but to join into the classes. The classes are not just for a German Shepherd like mine, but all sorts of dogs, all shapes and sizes."
Wilber reacted very well to yourmethods 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."
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."
Fast foward 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. "
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Course Content Includes
- Canine body language
- Default behaviours
- Diet
- Pain
- Trigger stacking
- Decompression
- Equipment
- Tricks to success
- Loose lead walking
- Pattern games
- Behaviour adjustment training (BAT)
- Management versus training
- Muzzle training
- Dealing with real life situations like a dog running up to you
- Handling advice & the general public
- Defensive handling
- Dog law