Does your dog pull on the leash, bark uncontrollably, or act anxious around other people or dogs? Managing a reactive dog can be both frustrating and embarrassing. Let us help your canine become calmer, more controlled, and better behaved through our specialized training sessions.
Take The Distress Out Of Your Walks & Interactions
Dogs are considered reactive when they overreact to certain stimuli, such as other dogs, strangers, or moving objects. This dog reactivity is a typical response to fear, frustration, or a lack of proper socialization. It may result in aggressive incidents, putting your safety and that of others at risk.
If your dog exhibits any of the following behaviors when exposed to stimuli, consider having a talk with our reactive dog trainers in Austin.
- Barking, lunging, or growling at other dogs, people, or moving objects
- Excessive excitement or frustration on walks
- Fearful or anxious reactions in certain situations
- Trouble staying focused or responding to commands in the presence of triggers
- Aggressive or defensive behavior when they feel unsafe.
Our Approach To Reactive Dog Training
At Sit Means Sit, we understand that every reactive dog is unique, with specific triggers and underlying causes for their behavior. That is why we customize our reactive dog training programs in Austin to your canine to ensure our techniques effectively teach your dog to remain calm in different situations.
We will start by assessing your dog’s behavior and history, observing their reactions to stimuli, and identifying their triggers to understand the severity of their condition. Once done, we will gradually expose them to the triggers on a controlled page, implementing behavior modification approaches to change their emotional response to triggers, and using positive reinforcement to encourage controlled behavior.
You can expect to see:
- Reduced reactivity to specific triggers, making your walks more enjoyable
- The ability to remain calm in the presence of strangers, other animals, and moving objects.
- A sense of security and confidence.
- Better calmness and focus.
- Improved socialization skills.
- Better obedience and responsiveness to commands.
