Reactive Dog Training
Help your dog react normally to normal situations.
Serving Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville & all surrounding areas
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Modifying Reactive Behavior in Dogs
Some dogs will barely acknowledge the neighbor’s cat walking through your yard, but others might overreact by barking excessively, lunging, growling, snapping, or startling. Their aggressive reactions to normal, mundane situations might cause you and your dog a lot of stress. Reactive dog training can help canines of almost any disposition avoid intense reactions to things that might cause anxiety, fear, frustration, excitement or curiosity. Instead, your dog can develop calmer, more appropriate behaviors when responding to such stimuli, and become more comfortable with everyday situations.
Training Reactive Dogs
Your dog might overreact because it saw, heard or sensed something that triggered fear, anxiety, or stress. Through careful behavior modification, Sit Means Sit’s experts will help identify your dog’s trigger points and create a plan that helps them work past their impulse to react. Helping your dog control their reactive behaviors may:
- Reduce their anxiety levels.
- Cut down on destructive or aggressive habits.
- Improve their ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Better socialize with other people and animals.
What Separates Us from Other Local Trainers
At Sit Means Sit Charleston, we utilize positive reinforcement, consistent practice and customized training strategies to provide:
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Certified, Expert Trainers
Our dog trainers have decades of combined experience. From your very first class, your dog will work with some of Charleston’s most elite trainers, each of whom has experience training dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments.
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Individualized Training
To make training time as effective as possible, we’ll thoroughly assess each pup’s strengths, areas for improvement, and their preferred learning patterns. Plus, we’ll use plenty of positive reinforcement to ensure dogs feel secure as they grow their skills.
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An Engaging, Encouraging Experience
Most dogs learn best when they feel encouraged. We work hard to understand your dog’s unique personality and needs, and will work with them in a supportive, caring, understanding environment that they may not find elsewhere.
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A Balanced, Holistic Approach
Combining positive reinforcement with gentle corrective measures, we ensure that each session is both educational and enjoyable for your best friend.
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Transparent Communications
Your dog’s training plan is as important to us as it is to you. We’ll ensure you’re kept up to date on their progress and gain important tips to help them maintain skills outside of class.
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A Safe, Stimulating Space
Our facilities are designed to be welcoming spaces where your dog can feel safe coming out of their shell and expanding their comfort zone.
