The Big Feelings Club: a Reactive Dog Training and Support Group

The Big Feelings Club: a Reactive Dog Training and Support Group

Do you have a reactive dog? We can help!

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Course curriculum

1. A message from the instructor
2. How to use this course
3. Office Hours
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4. Office Hours Zoom Link
5. Accessibility
6. Glossary
7. Before we begin...
1. What is Reactivity?
2. What it's like...
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3. Chronic Stress: 101
4. The Growl
5. Could My Dog Be Having Normal Reactions? Spoiler: Maybe
6. Is this my fault? Spoiler: No, almost definitely not.
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7. I feel so guilty. Are you sure this isn't my fault?
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8. Will my dog outgrow this?
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9. Some Dogs Are Just Not What We Expect
10. Decoding Dogs: What Kind of Dog do you "Drive?"
11. Is my dog just protective? Maybe, but probably not.
12. Why does my dog behave well for others, but not for me?
13. Does my reactive adolescent or adult dog just need socialization?
14. Does my Dog Just Need to Play with Other Dogs? Probably not.
15. Does my dog just need to play with other dogs? Continued...
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16. Decoding Dogs: the Eyes are the Windows to So Much!
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17. Signs of Fear and Stress
18. Canine Ladder of Aggression
19. Setting Expectations
20. Acceptance
21. Does My Dog Need Medication?
22. Should I contact a Veterinary Behaviorist?
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23. How long will this take?
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1. Clickers
2. Rewards!
3. Food Reward Recipes, Suggestions, and Information
4. Leash Material
5. Leash Width
6. Leash Hardware
7. Leash Length
8. Long Lines
9. Retractable Leashes - Not So Great for Reacto
10. Collar Types
11. Harness Types
12. Head Halter
13. Muzzles
14. Muzzle Types
15. Muzzle Fit
16. Reward Stations
17. Kennels
18. Gates
19. Thunder Shirts
20. Under-Fence Dig Guard
21. Top of fence protection
22. Create a Checklist for Your Dog
1. Extra Responsibility
2. Emotional Safety for YOU
3. Setting Up Your Home
4. It's Not Cheating - It's Management!
5. Supervision: Reactive Dogs and Kids
6. How Kids SHOULD Interact with Dogs
7. Success Stations
8. The Tie Down
9. How Kids Should NOT Interact with Dogs
10. Using Draglines
11. Fail Safe: Harness and Collar
12. What To Do if You're Rushed by an Off-Leash Dog (Deterrants)
1. Give yourselves a two-week break
2. Enrichment
3. Games for Fearful Dogs
4. Enrichment Idea - Paper Roll
5. Pumpkin or Squash Enrichment Idea
6. Enrichment Idea - Box and Paper
7. Enrichment Idea - Towel Roll
8. Mealtime Enrichment Ideas Download with extra links
9. Training as "Exercise"
10. Playing With Your Dog
11. Flirt Pole
12. Backyard Agility
13. Dog Treadmill
14. Dog Slatmill (Dog-Powered Treadmill) Video
1. Know Your Legal Risks and Responsibilities
2. Meeting Requirements and Fulfilling Desires
3. On Boundaries...
4. Our Training Philosophy
5. Just Like Mindfulness and Going to the Gym...
6. What does your dog love?
7. Training the Skills and Doing Homework
8. Using the Clicker
9. Teaching the Hand Target
10. Teaching the Hand Target: An Example
11. Teaching the Hand Target: An Example
12. The Magic Mat
13. The Magic Mat Video
14. Magic Mat Bingo
15. Take a Breath
16. Down for the Count!
17. Relaxation Protocol
18. Champion of My Heart Relaxation Protocol Audio
19. The Gotcha! Game
20. Harness Training
21. Head Halter Training
22. The Find It Game (Treat Scatters)
23. Up Downs
24. Up Downs Video
25. Ping Pong
26. Ping Pong at the Vet!
27. Ping Pong Plus!
28. The Whiplash Turn
29. Whiplash Turn Example
30. Whiplash Turn-Exiting the Home
31. Watch the World Instructions
32. Mason "Watches the World" In the Park
33. Gus Watches the Neighbors
34. Look at That!
35. Responding to a Reaction: Gracie and the Delivery People
36. Responding to a Reaction: Mason and the Neighbor Dogs
37. Responding to a Reaction: Mason and the Other Neighbor Dog
38. Responding to a Reaction: Lavern and Shirley
39. Mark and Move
40. Paws Up!
41. Paws Up Training Video
42. Paws Up In Action
43. Treat and Retreat
44. Feather Leash
45. Super Bowls
46. Super Bowls Video
1. Muzzle Training Your Reactive Dog
2. Measuring Pan for a Muzzle
3. Iroh's Muzzle Intro
4. Conditioning the Muzzle Snap Fastener
5. Face Into Muzzle
6. Example of a Dog Saying "No" to Training
7. Introducing Duration to the Muzzle
8. If adding duration seems too hard, try "Always Right (Sometimes More Right)!"
9. Adding the Straps
10. If the Straps are Toooooooo Hard
11. Adding the Buckle
12. Adding Head Movement
13. Adding Walking
14. Using Pattern Games to Help
15. Practice Things In the Muzzle!
16. Supplemental Muzzle Training from Chirag Patel
17. Supplemental Muzzle Training from Susan Garrett
1. What It's Like
2. Preventing Reactions in Your Yard
3. Preventing Reactions Inside Your Home
4. Using the Hand Target to Get Through or Recover From a Reaction
5. Obnoxious Kennel Exits
1. What it's like...
2. Crating for Car Rides is Safest
3. Car Trouble
4. Car Trouble Video
5. Watch the World (from the car)
6. Mason Sees A Dog From the Car
1. What It's Like...
2. What You Can Look Forward To...
3. Are Your Dog's Walks Beneficial?
4. Short Leash Problems
5. Why Would We Want to Use a Longer Leash?
6. Holding a Leash Safely
7. Ice Cleat Safety
8. Tying Shoes Safely
9. Cross-Body Leash Setup
10. Stepping on the leash - disaster prevention
11. Preparing to Leave the House
12. Taming Wild Exits
13. Leaving the House: The Whiplash Turn
14. Learning Loose Leash Walking: The Two-Step
15. Kylo Learns The Two-Step
16. Check In Training
17. Sniffing and Exploration in Action!
18. Running Into Other Dogs
19. Example of a Short Walk
20. Allow Lots of Sniffing
21. Allowing Dogs to Make Decisions (When Safe)
22. What if my dog doesn't want the food?
23. When You're Too Close to the Trigger...
1. Congrats! Here's what's next...
2. Additional Resources
3. Before you go...

About this course

$500.00 first payment, $50.00 / month onwards
178 lessons
3.5 hours of video content

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