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Dogs who are Reactive on Leash
For the purpose of this presentation, we are defining “reactive on leash” as dogs who growl, bark, pull, and/or lunge on leash in the presence of other dogs, people, or other outside distractions like fast moving things, wildlife, or novel things appearing in the environment.
Key Topics:
- Why are dogs reactive on leash?
- Management strategies.
- Training you can do.
- What not to do.
- Exit strategies when you’re stuck.
- Q & A and discussion
About the presenters
Valerie Barry is a certified professional dog trainer with businesses in North Vancouver and Fernie, BC. She specializes in all levels of behaviour modification and behaviour prevention - helping families raise friendly puppies and adolescent dogs. Valerie has been working with families and their dogs for over 30 years.
Valerie’s credentials: Certified Training Partner with Karen Pryor (KPA-CTP), Certified Family Dog Mediator (CFDM), Fear Free Certified Trainer (Elite Status), Certified Predation Substitute Training Instructor (PST-CI)
Katie Guille is a certified professional dog trainer with a business in Fernie, BC. She specializes in Separation Anxiety as well as levels of behaviour modification.
Katie’s credentials: Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA).
Both Valerie and Katie are accredited by the BC SPCA AnimalKind Training Program.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) pending.
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This event will be recorded for those unable to attend live.