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Is your dog PEOPLE-FRIENDLY, but barks and lunges when seeing other dogs? Does your dog get stressed, uncomfortable, or over-aroused around other dogs, and do you have a hard time keeping your dog calm and focused?

Reactive Rover classes will help you understand your dog’s reactivity and give you methods for managing and modifying it. We solely use positive methods and work at each dog’s individual level, so that over time we can change the dog’s emotional response to his or her “triggers.” Our goal is to help you teach your dog focus, impulse control, and relaxation, so that walks and outings can be more fun and less stressful for you both!

Dogs who do NOT fit into Reactive Rover Class:

• This is NOT for dogs who bark and lunge, or are reactive or any bit aggressive towards people
• This is NOT for dogs who have bitten or done damage to another dog or person
• This is NOT for dogs who bite their handlers when they try to redirect from focusing on another dog
• For reactive dogs who do not fit into a Reactive Rover class, we recommend consulting with an in-home trainer. Please feel free to contact one of our trainers for recommendations on private training.

If you question whether or not your dog meets the class criteria, please contact the trainer before you sign up. If your dog must be removed from a class due to aggression or excessive reactivity, you may forfeit your registration fee. We're sorry; refunds cannot be given.

Appropriate for age: 6 months+

Prerequisites: Current distemper and rabies vaccinations required. Vaccination history must be presented to trainer at first class. Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations are recommended but not required. You MUST be able to attend ALL sessions of the class, as sessions build upon one another and participation impacts others in the class. If you miss more than one session, you will be removed from the class and will not be refunded. You must also have access to a computer (Zoom) and email.

Fee: $259 (6-session class, 4 students only)

Days/Times Offered: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings

Tuesday nights August/September with Abbie starting August 6 @ 5 p.m. - FULL

Sunday nights Sept/Oct with Robin - FULL

Monday nights Sept/Oct with Robin - FULL

Sunday nights Nov/Dec with Robin

• November 10 @ 7:45 p.m. (Orientation, online)
• November 17 @ 7:45 p.m.
• November 24 @ 7:45 p.m.
• December 8 @ 7:45 p.m. (NO class December 1 for Thanksgiving week)
• December 15 @ 7:45 p.m.
• December 22 @ 7:45 p.m. (Graduation)
• Make-up date, if needed: Sunday, December 29 @ 7:45 p.m.

Monday nights Nov/Dec with Robin

• November 11 @ 7:45 p.m. (Orientation, online)
• November 18 @ 7:45 p.m.
• November 25 @ 7:45 p.m.
• December 9 @ 7:45 p.m. (NO class December 2 for Thanksgiving week)
• December 16 @ 7:45 p.m.
• December 23 @ 7:45 p.m. (Graduation)
• Make-up date, if needed: Monday, December 30 @ 7:45 p.m.

Instructors: 

• Adrienne Wisok, Animal Intuition
• Abbie Volpone, Canine Companion LLC
• Robin Morgan, PAw-Z-tive Paws

Also, please note:

• Class sizes are limited. Up to two people (age 16+) may attend with your dog, though we have a lot of online, supplemental materials to involve other family members  not in attendance, too. Everyone in attendance will be required to wear facial coverings.
• Depending on the instructor, the first class (orientation) may be held online via Zoom. All in-person classes will be held at HSHV, in the education center.
• Students are not permitted to attend if they have any COVID-like symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. Online content (videos, handouts) will be available if you are unable to attend due to illness/exposure.
• Please read all prerequisites and dates carefully; class registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
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