Rethinking Reactivity
A podcast designed to empower, educate, and equip the modern handler of reactive dogs
Episodes
14 episodes
All Barks Are Not Equal
BLACK FRIDAY SALE for dog professionals! From now until 12/5. Get $75 off the self study or $250 off the private: Reactivity Refined Course and Mentorship. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:00:49
Reactivity in Newly Adopted Dogs
Why is it that some dogs enter a new home and begin to develop reactivity, seemingly out of nowhere? This often comes as a surprise to their new families, who weren't expecting to dive into a life with a reactive dog. In this episode, I bring i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:19:28
What You Always Wanted to Know About Muzzles
Muzzles are stigmatized, because they are often associated with dogs who are aggressive. But the truth is, dogs wear muzzles for many reasons. Muzzles can give dogs more freedom, humans more peace of mind, and a safer community for all to live ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:17
Gamify Your Walks - How to Find Safety, Joy, and Relief Among Stressors
I help both pet parents and dog professionals successfully address leash reactivity by as...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:13:01
Conditioning Resilience for Reactive Dogs with Bobbie Bhambree
Join the leash reactivity mentorship starting this September 7th. Spots are going quickly!Reactive dogs face a lot of stressors in their daily l...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:00
Why Your Dog Isn't Responding to You with Jessica Wheatcraft
What is going on when a dog can stay responsive on their walk, UNTIL another dog comes around?I'm back with another solo episode, where I break down this scenario and help you better understand why your dog cannot respond to you, and wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:34
Where Do Dogs Come From? With Dr. Jessica Perry Hekman
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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55:37
Nerding Out on Thresholds with Sarah Shapiro Ward
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:20:38
Finding the Nuances and Getting Personal with Michael Shikashio
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:11:32
A Client's Journey with Laura Hanrahan
There are very few people who purposefully seek out a reactive dog to bring into their home - for most people, they find themselves in that scenario unexpectedly. And so their journey begins, seeking help for them and their dog, while trying to...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:39
Set Ups and Avoiding Common Mistakes with Jessica Wheatcraft
Utilizing set ups with an assistant and a helper dog, rather than relying on dogs from the general public, can be a critical component for many reactive dogs and their progress. In this episode I discuss:What set ups are...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:27
Reactive Dogs are Captive Dogs with Kim Brophey
The notion of pet dogs being captive dogs is sure to stir up some emotions. But the truth is, the lifestyle of your average pet dog in the U.S. has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and this hasn't been a long enough time for our ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:03
Unpacking the Term Reactivity with Laurie Lawless
The term reactivity is a label, that is used to describe a variety of behaviors. And because it's a label, your definition of reactivity is likely different from someone else's. In this episode, I bring in Laurie Lawless CDBC, CPDT-...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:52
The Neurobiology of Frustration with Daniel Shaw
If you have a dog who is reactive on leash, you may have wondered if they were feeling frustrated. And you're probably right - frustration is often a big component for dogs who are displaying leash reactivity. But what exactly is fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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