Do You Love a Reactive Dog?
If you answered yes, then we invite you to join our online Reactive Dog Support Group for 2023 which meets monthly in our Zoom Room from February through November.
Our Support Group will help you learn about your special dog as well as give you a chance to connect with other reactive dog owners, share your challenges and successes, and hear the stories of other participants.
At each 90-minute session, participants are encouraged to share their struggles and challenges and get support from other members. Resources are provided and “homework” assignments given to help reinforce your knowledge of reactive dog behavior and needs as well as how to provide loving care for them.
Special guests also join us throughout the year to answer your questions and provide additional tips and ideas. Each Support Group is limited to 15 people.
2023 Agenda
Meeting: Thursday, February 16th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Intro to and purpose of group, discuss upcoming curriculum and speakers, participants share
Homework: Attend Pop Up Talk with Cecilia Erhabor on Human Anxiety and Reactivity in Dogs. Begin reading Stop Walking Your Dog* by Niki French, Part 1 & 2 by March meeting
Meeting: Thursday, March 16th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Takeaways from Pop Up Talk with Cecilia Erhabor, Participants share, review Part 1 & 2 in Stop Walking Your Dog
Homework: Read Part 3 in Stop Walking Your Dog*. Attend the presentation and Q&A session with Niki French on Sunday, April 2nd at 2:00pm for #dontwalkyourdogday
Meeting: Thursday, April 20th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Discuss highlights from April 2nd Pop Up Talk, Participants share
Meeting: Thursday, May 18th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Participants share, discuss homework
Homework: Listen to The Bitey End of the Dog podcast with Mike Shikashio and Jessica Wheatcraft on advanced concepts in leash reactivity. Attend presentation with Michael Shikashio on Thursday, June 8th
Meeting: Thursday, June 15th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Discuss key takeaways from presentation with Michael Shikashio, participants share
Homework: Read chapters 1-3 in Meet Your Dog* by Kim Brophey.
Meeting: Thursday, July 20th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Participants share
Homework: Read chapter 4 Natural Dog through Scent Hound on Meet Your Dog* by Kim Brophey
Meeting: Thursday, August 17th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Participants share, discuss reading
Homework: Listen to prerecorded webinar from Kim Brophey. Finish reading Meet Your Dog*. Attend Q&A session with Kim in September.
Meeting: Thursday, September 21st from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Discuss highlights of Q&A session with Kim Brophey, participants share
Homework: Begin reading Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs* by Annie Phenix (due out May 30, 2023)
Meeting: Thursday, October 19th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Participants share
Homework: Finish reading Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs* Attend Q&A with Annie Phenix on November 15th.
Meeting: Thursday, November 16th from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Theme: Highlights for Q&A with Annie Phenix, participants share, wrap up of year, biggest learning moments
*Participants are responsible for purchasing books listed for homework assignments or borrowing from your local library. A list of books needed for 2023 will be provided at the February Zoom session.
Supporting pet parents of reactive dogs with sharing, advice, resources, tips, and expert advice.
Enroll in our Reactive Dog Support Group for only $150/year (members) and $175/year (non-members)
With your investment, you will receive:
- Access to 10 monthly support group session, 90 minutes each (February – November).
- Recording of session if unable to attend.
- Quality connection with other reactive dog pet parents.
- In-depth discussions on different themes and topics important to reactive dog owners.
- Book club style reading and discussion of different texts.
- Opportunity to share your challenges and successes, and receive support from other reactive dog owners and experts.
- Access to our Facebook pop-up support group.
- Tickets to 5 Online Events with national and international experts, including Cecilia Erhabor, Niki French, Mike Shikashio, Kim Brophey, and Annie Phenix.
Purchase all 10 sessions at a discount or purchase monthly sessions as you go. Limited to 15 participants per session.
2023 Speaker Lineup
Cecilia Erhabor, MSC, BSC, PGCE
Dog Behaviorist & Trainer, Podcaster, YouTuber, Streamer, Owner of Player Two Dog Training
Niki French
Founder of Pup Talk
and Twickenham Dog Services, Author of Stop Walking Your Dog
Mike Shikashio, CDBC
World-Renowned Aggression Expert, Founder of AggressiveDog.com
Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA
Owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center,
Author of Meet Your Dog, Creator of Dog L.E.G.S.® model
Annie Phenix
Owner of Phenix Dogs,
Author of The Midnight Dog Walkers and
Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs
Frequently Asked Questions
We encourage all participants to share and support other reactive dog owners. We do not want any wall flowers.
Each monthly session lasts for 90 minutes.
We ask all participants to try and attend all sessions and show support for others. If for some reason you have to miss a session, you can email for access to the recording.
The reading list is recommended to help you learn and participate in group discussions as well as Q&A sessions with the authors. You can purchase the book, download the audio version, or borrow from your library. You do not have to purchase the books to join the support group by we highly encourage.
We do offer a lump some joining rate of $150/member and $175/non-member which averages out to $15/month and $17.50/month. If there is room available, you may purchase a monthly session which is $20/session for members and $25/session for non-members. This does not include the ticket price for Pop Up Talks. The one time fee is a much better deal.
Absolutely, this is a welcoming and inclusive online group that helps to teach dog owners about reactive behavior and how to create a loving environment for your furry family member.
Join our Online Reactive Dog Support Group
Our Support Group will help you learn about your special dog as well as give you a chance to connect with other reactive dog owners, share your challenges and successes, and hear the stories of other participants.