Dogs with big emotions needs space and distance to help in the learning process. Behavior modification and mind stimulation in short set-ups can help a dog.

Mecca Curtice teaches survival skills to help clients with reactive dogs. Survival skills help both the client and dog.

When I do get the opportunity to have training sessions with little dogs. I try to view the world from their height. The world must appear big everywhere. No matter what they look at, everything is big. The home furniture, people, the walks may be challenging as well. I have seen them get up on furniture to be at a better height and the view is better. In 2025 I met with two small dogs, and they were like little team as they would greet at the door barking. Then quickly jump

BAT leash skills give the feeling of freedom to a dog as the dog learns.

Thinking and planning ahead for walks or BAT set-ups helps the dog to learn .

A hypervigilant dog can be helped with a tailored plan.

Mecca a CBATI-KA uses a long line to help the German Shepherd, giving the dog a sense of being off leash with more freedom for making good choices.

Dogs like predictability and helping them to navigate in our human world can help them.

When you need help learning leash skills. I offer group and individual sessions.

As you are searching for help with your reactive dog. I am sure many questions come to your mind. I will try to explain this in this blog. Who is the reactive rover class for? This is the private training you have been looking for, a class set up to help you reach your goals with your dog. A class where it is me and you with your dog. Your dog may be reactive to other people or dogs. How will my dog be treated? I use the most humane updated techniques and methods to help you

Every dog learns differently. Choosing short session can be rewarding and also help the dog learn. Using rewards and praise are only a part of the set-up sessions. Communication is key also. A reactive dog can learn with a trainer that experienced and thinks about how the dog responds and how the dog feels about change in the environment. A dog may do well on in area but not do so well in another area.

Leash reactivity and a dog's threshold, each dog will be different. A body scan before you leave your home can help to notice changes as you walk outdoors into a new environment.

Training and management can help prevent resource guarding. Using a trade game, helps in training your dog.

Choosing the right dog trainer, should be the first step for you and your dog.

The environment and people involved, dogs can be experts at reading the environment.

This loose leash walking is a skill to help dogs learn how to walk nice on a leash.

Dogs can have emotional response to anything, and some dogs have big emotions. When you notice your dog is struggling, that is the time to schedule an Initial Consultation with me. The longer you ignore the problem the behavior you are concerned about will strengthen. As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), I have the knowledge and skills to work with complex cases. To change a dog's behavior is to help your dog change their emotions to something. Depending on your ca

The more I work with a dog and client the more I learn about the dog too. Often small details that are left out, but I will catch them as I handle the dog. This dog is over stimulated just in changes in the environment; she is a high drive dog, and she will chase squirrels. Chasing a squirrel is her natural instinct but it can also be dangerous if she would pull on a walk to chase a squirrel. I am using a 15-foot longline in the fenced area to help in the training set up. As

My training sessions are often for one-hour with my clients and their dogs. The purpose of a full hour does give the client the opportunity to ask questions also. The dog gets a break when needed. Pushing a dog is not helpful in their learning. This is the time I can demonstrate and start the training, then the guardian gets to learn and work with their dog while I am there with them both. Day training, I train the clients dog during the day, when they are too busy. This is

Your dog's behavior may have changed for several reasons. What stage of life is your dog in? • Puppy • Adolescent • Adult • Senior Your dog's behavior change could be due to them entering into a different stage. I have been through every stage with my own dogs. But behavior can also change due to trauma or a past experience. Illness and pain can cause behavior change too. Behavior change is why I always encourage starting with my Initial Consultation. Your dog's age, breed, s