18/10/2026
THIS is what reactivity training should look like! 💚
No big reactions. No dramatic moments. No expectation that every dog needs to say hello. Just calm choices, plenty of space, and a dog learning that seeing other dogs doesn’t have to be a big deal 🐶
Yesterday, Max joined me for his 2nd follow-up session, and I honestly couldn’t have been happier with him! 🥰 We must have seen at least 15 dogs throughout our session, and he was fantastic from start to finish.
He made lovely choices, stayed calm around other dogs and even politely greeted a couple when they unexpectedly came into his space
And that’s what progress looks like! 🙌 Not necessarily ignoring every dog or getting everything perfect, but being able to navigate the world more calmly, make better choices and feel more comfortable in situations that may once have been difficult.
Reactivity training isn’t about forcing dogs to cope. It’s about giving them the space, skills and confidence to make better decisions for themselves 💚
Sometimes, the best sessions are the ones where nothing particularly exciting happens… and that’s exactly the point! 🐾
Well done, Max! You smashed it. 👏💚