This immersive one-day seminar is designed specifically for handlers who have dogs with reactivity challenges but still have big ambitions to partake in dog sports. Whether your goal is competitive obedience, agility, protection work, or any other discipline, this day is focused on giving you the tools, structure, and understanding you need to help your reactive dog thrive in a sports environment.

Working with a small, supportive group, we’ll create thoughtful set-ups and controlled training scenarios that allow each dog to succeed at their own pace. The emphasis will be on building confidence, establishing clear communication, and teaching practical skills for navigating triggers both in training and at competitions.

Throughout the day, we will explore:
• Why reactivity happens in high-drive, high-ambition dogs
• How to create successful set-ups that build resilience rather than overwhelm
• Mechanics and handling skills that support reactivity recovery
• Techniques for reducing rehearsal of reactive responses
• Step-by-step strategies for introducing sports environments safely
• How to balance drive, arousal, and emotional stability in a working dog
• Long-term planning to help your dog reach their sports goals confidently and joyfully

This seminar is ideal for handlers who want to overcome current challenges, gain clarity, and build a realistic, empowering roadmap for their reactive dog’s future in sports. You’ll leave with actionable skills, a deeper understanding of your dog’s needs, and a renewed sense of possibility for what you and your dog can achieve together.