Transform Your Reactive and Aggressive Dog into a Calm, Confident Family Dog
Do you struggle with your dog barking and lunging aggressively at other dogs on the walk? Or does your dog bark aggressively at new people around the home?
I get it. And the good news is: the solution is closer than you think.
> Does your dog bark aggressively at other dogs?
> Do you avoid going for walks with your dog?
> Have you stopped having guests over?
> Are you stressed out about your dog's overreaction at other dogs and people?
> Are you at your wit's end, feeling lost on how to help your reactive dog?
You're not alone. I have helped countless dog owners just like yourself navigate and ultimately cure their dog's reactivity. It takes some time. It takes some commitment. And it takes doing things the right way.
You have a good dog. At home, he's cuddly, loving, and listens pretty well (usually). He can hammer out a sit, stay, roll over, and spin (for a cookie). You love him dearly as a member of the family and for 90% of the time, he's great.
BUT...as soon as something is different - like there's another dog on the walk, or there's a guest over - BUH BYE obedience training. He doesn't listen. He doesn't care about you on the other end of the leash. And it's like he's a different animal.
Walks have become a nightmare. You're walking at night to avoid others - if you're walking him at all. You're a prisoner in your own home and you can't have guests over. You're at your wit's end, feeling embarrassed, guilty, and so very frustrated. After all, you love this dog, you give him everything a dog could ever want, and yet when the chips are down...he's like a wild freaking animal.
Truth time. There's a lot of crap advice online. Sometimes I cringe hearing what well-meaning folks were told to do by equally well-meaning trainers.
"USE MORE TREATS"
"DISTRACT THE DOG"
"SHE JUST NEEDS TO GET USED TO IT"
"GIVE THE LEASH A SNAP TO CORRECT THAT BEHAVIOUR"
"YOU HAVE TO BE MORE EXCITING THAN THE TRIGGER"
"PUT A PRONG COLLAR OR HALTER ON YOUR DOG"
I'm Elaine Bruewer. I'm a professional dog trainer and certified Family Dog Mediator. I get dogs, but more than that, I also have a degree in nursing, a certification as a HeartMath coach, and education in the area of trauma, psychology, and the nervous system. This isn't just dog training. This is trauma-informed dog re-parenting. I'm not just here to teach your dog a new trick. I'm here to help you understand exactly what makes your dog react the way he does and exactly how to move forward to help him heal. It's not a training process. It's a healing process.
Let's get to the root of the problem.
> Your dog is barking at tiggers because he doesn't feel safe.
>> If you discipline him for barking, or you try to distract him from the triggers, you're only going to make the problem worse. He's going to feel less and less safe.
>>> The solution to the problem is to make him feel taken care of, understood, and safe. It's to make him feel like you're there to help him and he doesn't have to do it on his own.
>>>> This is exactly what we will do in the Reactivity Remedy Program.
The Reactivity Remedy includes:
> one-on-one consultation of 2.5 - 3 hours in your home environment
> clear and succinct handouts and summary sheets
> detailed observation of your dog's behaviour and habits
> complete explanation of Calm Canine Five Golden Rules
> guidance to implement the Five Golden Rules tailored to you, your dog, and your situation
> work through the Reactive to Resilient Roadmap
> two Zoom calls to lay out next steps on your dog's journey to reactivity recovery
> free access to online basics video library to review everything you need to know about the 5 Golden Rules.
> ongoing phone/email support for your dog's lifetime!
> include your family (of an appropriate age) to get everyone on the same page for your dog
Investment: $750 (+mileage)
"Changed our lives! Changed our dog's life! Our relationship with our dog Demi is infinitely better because of Elaine and I am forever grateful to her. Two months ago I reached out to Elaine via her website because it asked all the right questions, with the one that hit me the most being: "Do you walk your dog at night because you have to avoid your dogs reactivity to people/cars/dogs?" I was at a loss and traditional treat training wasn't working for us. Elaine spent four hours at our home and explained everything perfectly. It's actually the most simple concept in the world - having the dog be CALM. We implemented this idea and some other tactics of Elaine's practice with immense patience. In a very short period of time we saw results, with just weeks out from that meeting we were going for walks at 5PM with joggers running by, children crying, and bikers zooming past, with our dog Demi just trotting along on her walk. Our lives are completely changed and it was incredibly emotional to see the improvement in my dog's life and ours. With patience, love, and a heightened awareness to my dogs needs, we can re-introduce her to things that we know trigger a reaction in her, and have those experiences come to a more neutral state. I am forever grateful. Elaine is a wealth of knowledge and full of passion for dogs, their humans, and the psychology we share. Book today and change yours and your dogs life forever. <3" - Melynda and her mini Aussie, Demi
Imagine having a roadmap...
- you know exactly why your dog is reacting the way he is...
- you know exactly how to help him through it, every step of the way...
- you have followed the roadmap, and now you can walk you dog on a loose leash. He looks up and checks in with you with a smile. He sniffs happily without pulling your arm out of socket. He comes when you call. You can walk right past other dogs and people on the street, calmly and confidently. You can even have guests over and he just hangs out.
All of this is possible. And closer than you think.
There is a clear path forward. And I can show it to you.
Sign up for the Reactivity Remedy Program.
Complete the form below to begin the journey of healing your dog's reactivity. I'll get back to you as quick as I can (24-48 hours). Alternatively you can call or text me at 204-242-4883