Triggered Class:
Creating Calm and Confidence for Reactive Dogs

4 weeks • 45-minute sessions • small group, force-free

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Does your dog bark, lunge, shut down, or spiral when faced with common triggers—other dogs, new people, bikes, wildlife, or sudden sounds? Triggered is a focused skills class that builds impulse control and calm, using fear-free, positive methods. We’ll identify your dog’s specific triggers and work below threshold with tailored desensitization and counterconditioning so your dog can learn safely at their own pace.

This Class is not for aggressive dogs. ​

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What we practice

• Look at That (LAT) – turn trigger-watching into calm check-ins

• Engage/Disengage games – notice, think, then reorient

• Watch & Name Response – rapid focus when it counts

• Emergency U-Turn – smooth exits from tight spots

• Leash Handling skills – pressure-free, confident guiding

• Treat & Retreat – build trust with new people

• Operant Brain Games – thinking instead of reacting

 

How the class works

• We map your dog’s triggers and thresholds, then set safe distances and difficulty.

• Short, concentrated reps (40 minutes) to keep arousal low and learning high.

• Visual barriers, strategic spacing, and individualized coaching throughout.

 

Is this class right for my dog?

Perfect for reactive, fearful, or overly excited dogs who struggle around everyday stimuli.
This class is not for aggressive dogs. If your dog have ever bitten another animal or person or has tried to bite please contact us for aggressive dog training.

 

What to bring

• Flat collar or harness (no prong/shock), 6-ft leash, treat pouch

• High-value soft treats, a mat/towel for settling.

Details

• Format: 4 weeks • 40 minutes each

• Focus: Calm around real-life triggers via impulse-control games and counterconditioning

• Spots are limited for safety and individualized attention

 

Ready to help your dog feel safer and think clearly around triggers? Enroll now and start turning reactivity into reliable coping skills.