R.E.A.C.T Workshop

(Recognize, Equip, Advocate, Connect, Train)

— Behaviour & Handling Skills for Reactive Dog Owners

Does your dog exhibit Big feelings? Barking on walks? Are you feeling lost on how to help?
The R.E.A.C.T Workshop is a comprehensive, owner-only seminar designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to support your reactive dog with calm, clear, and effective strategies.

Who Is This For?

  • Dog owners struggling with barking, lunging, or overreactions on walks

  • People who want to better understand what their reactive dog is feeling—and how to help

  • Anyone seeking practical handling skills without needing to bring their dog

What You’ll Learn:

✔ Why reactivity happens (and what it’s not)
✔ How to read and interpret your dog’s body language
✔ Core reactivity types & what makes them different
✔ Leash handling techniques and safety setups
✔ Space management, thresholds, and disengagement cues
✔ Counter-conditioning, desensitization & confidence building
✔ Demo work with a trained dog to observe real-world application

Workshop Format:

  • 🗓 Date: Saturday, June 28th, 2025

  • ⏰ Time: 2.5 to 3 hours

  • 📍 Location: Not Your Everyday K9s (Indoor/Outdoor Facility)

  • 🧍‍♀️ This is an owner-only event – dogs stay home for this workshop.

What’s Included:

  • Full seminar with slides and live demonstrations

  • Take-home handout pack with handling guides & goodies

  • Access to reactive dog resources

  • “Reactive Dog” awareness bandana for your pup

  • Refreshments

  • Workshop Certificate

Price: $145 +hst (per person)

Spots are limited to ensure an interactive and personal experience.

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FAQ:

Can I bring my dog anyway?
No—this is a dog-free/stress-free event so owners can focus, ask questions, and observe calmly without distractions.

Will there be dogs present at all?
Yes, one of our trained demo dogs will be used during handling demos. They are not reactive. & A dog-reactive demo dog that is in training - only being handled by the lead trainer.

What if I need extra support after?
Private follow-up sessions are available in the forms of private lessons or pick up & trains to help tailor skills to your dog’s specific needs.

Will I get a refund if I miss the workshop?
No, all our workshops are non-refundable.

A woman in a green shirt and jeans is giving a dog training demonstration outdoors on a grassy field. The large dog, a Leonberger, is lying on a black raised platform, facing the camera. There are nine people seated in the background, attentively watching the presentation.