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Reactive to Responsive
AU$79.00
Next: Sat, 14 Nov 1:00PM (AEDT)
Reactive to Responsive
by RSPCA Victoria
4.7 across all classes · 1,669 reviews

what students are saying

🐾 Transformative Skills 📚 Expert Guidance 🌟 Interactive Learning 🐶 Confidence Boost

Note: This is a human only event. You do not bring your dog.


It is really stressful having a dog who pulls on lead, lunges towards other dogs or barks at people/cars/cyclists/birds/etc.

This comprehensive seminar presented by Jari Castle will show you the proven fear-free methods to get your dog on track to being less reactive to the things around them, and more responsive to you.

Aimed at pet owners, you will leave knowing a bit more about your dog, how to help them, and what to do before, during and after a reactive episode.

No dogs will attend the session (except service/assistance dogs).


Details

3 hours

You will learn

  • Why dogs become reactive and how to train them depending on the cause
  • How a dog's learning, environment, genetics and personality intertwine to drive their current behaviour
  • Strategies for managing and training your reactive dog • Advice on how harnesses, leads and other equipment can help or hinder your training • Tips on caring for yourself so you can care for your reactive dog

You will get

  • Printed resources

Appropriate for

People who own a dog who gets over-excited, scared and/or barks at dogs, people, cars, cyclists, birds, etc. when on a walk


Preparation

What to bring

  • A notebook and pen - NO DOGS!

What to wear

Casual clothing


4.8 (128 reviews)
Lee
Aug 2026
It was very informative and clear but I felt we should have been all to talk about each of our issues and get some help ....
Small dogs wading and playing in shallow seawater at the beach
Two small dogs playing in shallow ocean water on a sandy beach.
Gary
Aug 2026
Well presented course with opportunities to question and discuss issues.
Peter
Apr 2025
Could not recommend the course highly enough. We now have a clear path forward for training our much loved but quite-a-handfull Staffy Cross rescue

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

  • A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
  • A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
  • A credit note can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

Terms & Conditions

Face to Face courses

  • Program activities are conducted by RSPCA Victoria Education Officers and staff. RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to alter activities or cease programs should staff and participant safety be compromised.
  • For safety reasons, participants must wear appropriate clothing and closed-in shoes. 
  • RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to cancel the class should minimum numbers not be met.  A full refund will apply in these circumstances. 


Online On Demand Courses

The above does not apply. Please contact education@rspcavic.org.au for assistance. 


DISCLAIMER

Participants may be involved in a range of hands-on activities during training. While the RSPCA takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants, all participants engage with these activities at their own risk. By enrolling in these programs you acknowledge that you understand this disclaimer and release RSPCA (Victoria) and its employees, agents, volunteers and contractors from any liability whatsoever, to the extent permitted by law.



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