Reactive Dog Training at West 85th Street

Age Requirement: This class is designed for dogs over 6-months-old.

Prerequisite: For safety, pre-screening by an AGDT trainer is required to take this course.

This class requires approval from AGDT trainers. Be sure to fill out the questionnaire before enrolling HERE.

Location: AGDT 76 West 85th Street APT A.

This course is for dogs who react anxiously or aggressively toward dogs or humans when they encounter them in the street. Working through this type of issue requires a lot of practice and patience. It can be especially trying in New York City, because the opportunity to practice in a controlled setting is rare, but that is precisely what your dog needs in order to make progress.

This class begins with a virtual orientation that gives you the opportunity to learn and understand the training skills that you and your dog will need in order to overcome his/her reactivity. Following this, the class meets each week to practice calm and pleasant behavior in the presence of strange dogs and humans. You will learn and practice the skills needed to resume pleasant and safe walks with your beloved companion. It is a slow-paced, class designed to hone your skills and overcome your dog’s emotional reaction to triggers. It is also a welcome opportunity for humans with reactive dogs to meet and draw support from a community of people who are dealing with similar issues!

This course is not suitable for dogs who have done serious damage to another dog or human. For that, you should inquire about our private sessions instead.