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Perth, WA

Dog Reactivity Training Perth

If your dog lunges, barks, or becomes agitated on leash around other dogs, people, or triggers, you're dealing with reactivity — one of the most common and treatable behaviour problems. We provide structured, evidence-based reactivity training in Perth.

Understanding reactivity

Reactivity is an exaggerated emotional response to triggers — most commonly other dogs, but also people, vehicles, or environmental stimuli. It's not aggression in most cases — it's frustration, fear, or over-arousal.

The leash fundamentally changes how a dog can respond. Off-leash, they can approach, retreat, or avoid. On-leash, those options are removed — creating a perfect storm for reactive behaviour.

Frustration-based: Dog wants to greet but can't
Fear-based: Dog feels trapped and can't escape
Over-arousal: Dog becomes too stimulated to think clearly
Learned behaviour: Reactivity has been reinforced over time

Struggling with a reactive dog in Perth?

Reactivity is highly treatable with the right approach. Contact us to discuss your dog's behaviour.

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