Fear, Aggression, & Reactivity

Is your dog “over-reacting” to other dogs while out for a walk with you? Are you trying to figure out why they bark, lunge, and growl while you’re just trying to enjoy an evening stroll?

Reactivity can look different for every dog, and can be caused by a multitude of factors. Whether from fear, poor social skills, frustration, or a combination of many things, Animal Antics is here to help guide you through the journey to peaceful walks again.

Getting Started

1) Send in an enrollment form here: https://www.animalanticsbehaviour.com/contact-us
*Select Reactivity & Aggression, group or private as your inquiry type.

2) You will receive an email from our reactivity and aggression expert Jayden Lucier, she may ask a few questions to help guide you to the right services.

3) Upon accepting her recommendation you will be asked to complete the training waiver and schedule the assessment.

a) For group class potentials, this assessment will be ~30 minutes ($50 plus tax) to identify if your dog will be able to learn in that setting.

  • can be extended to 60 mins ($90 plus tax) to seek additional guidance or convert to a private consultation.

  • This assessment is usually done on a weekday before 5pm at the facility; your dog will be exposed to at least 1 dog in a controlled setting.

  • This will also be an opportunity to receive starting tips for reactivity.

b) For private classes, the initial consultation will be scheduled for 60 mins to allow review of your dog’s history, behaviour as well as discussing training and management. Your dog may or may not interact with a dog during the initial visit.

3) Following the assessment you will receive instructions on either the private or group class options. Including payment, how and when they are scheduled, supply list, as well as handouts for each exercise that are discussed.

Options:

Private Reactivity Consultation
Includes initial consultation of 1 - 1.5hr, followed by 2 - 2.5hrs worth of 30 minute exposure sessions to completed within 8 weeks and email support through out. $360 plus tax (can be converted to our general private consultation package).

  • Recommended starting point for dog’s with a bite history, muzzling, or for clients or their dogs who may need more space or time.

Reactivity Level 1
A semi-private group class with 5 modules covering a variety of pattern games, cues and concepts that can help you and your dog face the world. It will be an opportunity to practice in a controlled environment and allow discussion on related reactivity topics. Each modules is 45-50 mins in length and can be taken in any order. Classes would be $211.88 for all 5 modules.

  • A good option for daycare/socialization candidates, private consultation clients with some practice, socially awkward dogs.

Beyond Level 1

  • Open reactive workshops- work with your dogs in a small controlled group setting on skills covered in Level 1.

  • Reactive Level 2- Advanced games and activities to practice your skills outside or with less barriers. Will also be 5 modules.