Reactivity isn’t ‘bad behaviour.’ It’s your dog’s intense response to stress or overwhelm—and a sign that they’re doing their best to cope.
This page explains what reactivity really is, why it happens, and how it differs from aggression. You’ll learn how emotion, arousal, and triggers all play a role—and why reactivity doesn’t mean your dog is disobedient or dramatic.

So many dog guardians come to me feeling like they must’ve “done something wrong.”
But reactivity isn’t a result of bad training or poor leadership. It’s a symptom of something deeper.

Dogs react because something in their body or brain is telling them they need to.
This page breaks down the common roots of reactivity—so you can start to understand what’s going on underneath and why your dog isn’t “just being difficult.”

Reactivity doesn’t come out of nowhere. Every bark, lunge, or freeze has a cause—and a tipping point. In this section, you’ll learn how to identify what sets your dog off (their triggers) and recognize the early signs that they’re getting overwhelmed (thresholds).

When you understand what your dog is reacting to—and when things start to go sideways—you can finally get ahead of the reaction instead of always scrambling behind it.

Join our structured training sessions aimed at addressing reactivity in a controlled environment. These events provide opportunities for guided practice, allowing you and your dog to apply learned skills with professional support.

These printable guides are designed to make understanding and managing reactivity easier — whether you're new to this or deep in the work. Each one offers a visual explanation or hands-on tool to help you connect the dots and support your dog with more clarity and confidence.

Practical tools to help you manage and train through reactivity.
This toolkit gives you quick-reference resources to support your training, prep for real-life situations, and bring more clarity to your dog’s behaviour.