Reactive to Proactive Group Classes

Reactive to Proactive: Behavior Modification

Our Reactive to Proactive class is for families living with a reactive dog that can have big feelings about certain triggers usually, from behind a barrier such as a fence or a window, or while on a leash. These things could be other dogs, squirrels, cyclists, and autos. This is not a class for dogs that struggle with human interactions (what we commonly call “stranger danger”), or those with a bite record (not puppy mouthing/play) for those dogs we recommend private sessions.

• PREREQUSITE: Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $400 for 6 classes

Reactive to Proactive: Managing the Mischief

Our Reactive to Proactive Managing the Mischief class is geared towards dogs with those big feelings that are between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old. In this class, we will work on increasing impulse control, self-calming, focus, and boredom-busting activities.

• PREREQUISITE: Completion of a positive reinforcement behavior modification program with an approved trainer and approval from SnW trainer. Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $200, starts every other month

Reactive to Proactive: Leash Manners

Our Reactive to Proactive Leash Manners class is geared towards dogs with those big feelings and that also need some help with their leash manners. In this class, we will work on increasing impulse control, self-calming, focus, and leash manners.

• PREREQUISITE: Completion of a positive reinforcement behavior modification program with an approved trainer. Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $200, starts once per quarter

Reactive to Proactive: Visitor Manners

Our Reactive to Proactive Visitor Manners class is geared toward dogs with those big feelings that struggle with calmly and confidently greeting new people. In this class, we will work on how to increase impulse control, self-calming, focus, and how to welcome visitors. This is not a class for dogs that have an extreme fear of people or a bite history.

• PREREQUSITE: Completion of a positive reinforcement behavior modification program with an approved trainer and approval from SnW trainer. Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $200, starts once per quarter

Reactive to Proactive: Recalls

Our Reactive to Proactive Recall class is geared towards dogs with those big feelings to improve their off-leash recall and check-in skills. In this class we will work on how to increase impulse control, self-calming, focus, and how to build a solid recall.

• PREREQUISITE: Completion of a positive reinforcement behavior modification program with an approved trainer and approval from SnW trainer. Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $200, starts once per quarter

Reactive to Proactive: Cooperative Care

Our Reactive to Proactive Cooperative Care class is geared toward dogs with those big feelings that struggle with vet visits, grooming tasks, and other handling issues. In this class, we will work on how to increase impulse control, self-calming, focus, and how to accept much needed medical and grooming care.

• PREREQUISITE: Completion of a positive reinforcement behavior modification program with an approved trainer. Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $200, starts once per quarter

Reactive to Proactive: Fitness ‘n Conditioning

Our Reactive to Proactive Fitness ‘n Conditioning class is geared towards dogs with those big feelings to have some fun, get in shape, and gain confidence. In this class we will work on improving body awareness, body conditioning, and strength. Don’t worry, we aren’t going to make your pup a stronger athlete, this is more like physical therapy to help prevent injury.

• PREREQUISITE: Completion of a positive reinforcement behavior modification program with an approved trainer and approval from SnW trainer. Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $200, starts once per quarter

Reactive to Proactive: Nosework

Our Reactive to Proactive Nosework class is geared toward dogs with those big feelings that struggle to participate in dog sports. Nosework is a simple and fun activity where your dog will use their nose to search for various scents hidden in boxes or other items.

• PREREQUISITE: Completion of a positive reinforcement behavior modification program with an approved trainer and approval from SnW trainer. Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $200

Reactive to Proactive: Happy Ratters

Our Reactive to Proactive Happy Ratters class is geared towards dogs with those big feelings that struggle to participate in dog sports. Happy Ratters is a simple and fun activity where your dog searches for rats in an “urban” environment, similar to the barn hunt sport. Don’t worry! The rats (yes, they are real pet rats) are safely contained within heavy-duty PVC pipes and are trained to relax while in the pipe.

• PREREQUISITE: Completion of a positive reinforcement behavior modification program with an approved trainer and approval from SnW trainer. Completion of the Reactive to Proactive intake form, orientation, and SnW trainer approval.
• $200