Method
The core training techniques — threshold distance, decompression, desensitization — that underlie most of the training on this site.
Method Socializing a Reactive Dog Safely: A Realistic Approach
For an adult reactive dog, the realistic goal isn't a social butterfly — it's calm coexistence. Here's a safe, incremental approach to socializing without flooding.
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Method BAT (Behavior Adjustment Training) Explained
BAT is a named, professionally developed method that rewards a reactive dog's calmer choices with the thing they actually want: distance. Here's how it works and where it fits.
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Method Decompression Walks: What They Are and How to Start This Week
A decompression walk gives your dog freedom to sniff and wander at their own pace. Here's why they matter for reactive dogs and how to start one this week.
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Method How to Find Your Dog's Threshold Distance (Step-by-Step)
Threshold distance is the single most useful concept in reactive dog training. Here's a step-by-step protocol for finding it and working at it safely.
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