REMINDER: No Rehab Sunday afternoon/evening on September 25th.

Our eight week program caters primarily to dogs with reactive and aggressive on-leash behavior toward other dogs. We also accept dogs with human reactivity issues, including reactivity to people approaching, jogging, lifting or holding large objects, passing by, wearing hats, entering or leaving the room, etc.

	Two individual sessions teach you how to manage your dog in the real world during your rehab, and get you prepared for class
	Six classroom sessions expose your dog in a systematic and controlled way to other classroom dogs, practicing new skills and calm behaviors

In Leash Reactivity Rehab you will learn and practice proper leash handling and use of restraint equipment, how to read your dog’s body language, and how to successfully transfer your classroom knowledge to the real world.

Your dog will learn and practice a new behavior that is incompatible with lunging at other dogs and people. In the process, he will start to feel more comfortable being around his triggers. The program thus focuses on two aspects of your dog’s reaction on leash: what he does and how he feels.

Our classroom sessions give you and your dog hours of focused practice with your new skills, in the controlled presence of other dogs and people. Each team is set up for success with a series of carefully designed exercises that build on each other from week to week. Only positive reinforcement based techniques are utilized in Leash Reactivity Rehab.

Leash Reactivity Rehab is an intensive class that requires a significant commitment. Students in Leash Reactivity Rehab must be able to integrate short but frequent training sessions into their daily routine, and should be willing to implement management techniques necessary to avoid exposure to provocative situations during the program. The class is structured to address on leash reactivity and aggression. This class is not designed to correct aggressive behavior during off-leash interactions. To discuss whether this program is a good option for your dog, or for any other questions, please call 614-859-5238 or fill out the online form below.

Dog’s name
Probable breed(s)
Age
How long has she lived with you?
How long has she been reactive on leash?
What are her triggers?	Mostly dogs Mostly people Both dogs and people
What behaviors does she display when she is on leash and see another dog? (check all that apply)	Barks Lunges Ignores Wags tail Pulls Whines Growls Snaps Tucks tail Hides Pins Spins Freezes Not reactive to dogs
Other behaviors not listed
At what distance does she typically react to other dogs?	Less than 50 feet 50 to 100 feet 100 to 250 feet More than 250 feet Not reactive to dogs
Does your dog live with another dog or dogs?	She’s an only dog Yes, and they get along fine Yes, but there are some problems Yes, but they do not get along
Does your dog have any regular playmates?	No, not even one Only her housemate(s) One or two friends Quite a few friends Many, she’s fine if she’s off leash
What behaviors does she display when she is on leash and see a person with whom she has difficulty? (check all that apply)	Barks Lunges Ignores Wags tail Pulls Whines Growls Snaps Tucks tail Hides Spins Freezes Not reactive to people
Other behaviors not listed
At what distance does she typically react to people with whom she has difficulty?	Less than 5 feet 5 to 10 feet 10 to 25 feet More than 25 feet Not reactive to people
Are there special characteristics of people that are particularly difficult for your dog? (check all that apply)	Any person, any time Mostly men Hats, beards, glasses, unusual gaits Direct eye contact or direct approach Roller-blades, skateboards, pushing a stroller Jogging/running/skipping Picking up, carrying, or passing large items Pushing, shoving, hugging, shaking hands
Other specific triggers for your dog:	<br />
Can she be left crated in the car without you (weather permitting) for 15 minutes?	Yes, she’s fine I’m not sure She has trouble being alone, I’m afraid this will be too much for her
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Good options for people-reactive dogs who successfully complete Leash Reactivity Rehab include our Scent Games and Level Up! classes. Next steps for dog-reactive dogs successfully completing Leash Reactivity Rehab include On-Leash Agility, Bring It Home, Scent Games, and our new LRR2: New Challenges.