Reactive Dog Essentials
Discover how to control and calm your dog without spending thousands of dollars on in-person training. This course features The Dunbar's most effective reactivity training courses.
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Last Updated: 2026

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Is your dog aggressive, anxious, or just plain unruly around other dogs and people? Finding the right guidance can be tough. Reactive Dog Essentials is here to help! This course, presented by The Dunbars, is your ultimate guide to understanding and addressing dog reactivity. It doesn't just focus on the symptoms; it digs deep into the causes and offers tailored solutions for various types of reactivity.
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Course Content
I:Introduction & Course Completion Certificate
II: Live Q&A’s
III: Get CEU Credits with CCPDT
Lesson 1: How to Use Food Intelligently in Dog Training (41:33)
Lesson 2: Food-Stuffed Chew Toys – The Easiest, Most Effective Tip in Dog Training (42:56)
Lesson 3: DEMO – Stuffing Chew Toys with Food 1 (18:39)
Lesson 4: DEMO – Stuffing Chew Toys with Food 2 (12:07)
Lesson 1: Dog-Dog Reactivity (14:04)
Lesson 2: Fear Of People (10:55)
Lesson 3: Fear, Arousal & Anxiety (10:23)
Lesson 4: Over-the-Top Play (13:29)
Lesson 5: Jumping Up (10:06)
Lesson 6: Pulling on Leash (10:51)
Lesson 1: Dog Fears & Quarrels (51:51)
Lesson 0: Introduction (02:58)
Lesson 1: The Great Insanity (13:23)
Lesson 2: 3 Types of Problems (14:35)
Lesson 3: Weighing Risks (16:08)
Lesson 4: Normal Behavior (13:27)
Lesson 5: Using Food (13:06)
Lesson 6: Temperament Testing (15:13)
Lesson 7: Ziwi Peak (15:20)
Lesson 8: Amp Up the Kibble (13:51)
Lesson 9: Sensitive Breeds (17:35)
Lesson 10: Laying Tracks (14:09)
Lesson 11: Treat and Retreat (12:14)
Lesson 12: A Little Bit of Magic (13:36)
Lesson 13: Touching Triggers (14:27)
Lesson 14: Delinquent Waiter (13:32)
Lesson 15: Teaching Tug (13:03)
Lesson 16: Whip’s Rules (13:44)
Lesson 17: Multi-Age Socialization Group (12:16)
Lesson 18: Loving Tug (14:33)
Lesson 19: Shaping Tug (13:15)
Lesson 20: Fight: Bite Ratio (14:49)
Lesson 21: Handler Anxiety (11:50)
Lesson 22: 3 Types of Feedback (13:26)
Lesson 23: Growl Class (12:33)
Lesson 24: Reactive Dogs & Crying Babies (12:24)
Lesson 25: Jolly Routine (15:51)
Lesson 0: Introduction
Lesson 1: Temperament Training Overview (04:47)
Lesson 2: Is Your Dog Dangerous To People? (03:40)
Lesson 3: Is Your Dog Dangerous to Other Dogs (03:18)
Lesson 4: Identifying Your Dog’s Fears (04:29)
Lesson 5: Basic Classical Conditioning (01:49)
Lesson 6: Progressively Desensitizing Your Dog’s Body to Handling (03:01)
Lesson 7: Desensitizing Your Dog To Valued Objects (06:09)
Lesson 8: Classical Condition Your Dog to Love People (02:55)
Lesson 9: Fear of Men (05:23)
Lesson 10: Building Your Dog’s Core Social Group (08:41)
Lesson 11: Meeting Unfamiliar Dogs (04:28)
Lesson 12: Get Professional Help ASAP! (02:44)
Lesson 1: Obedience Training – Super Sit Overview (03:22)
Lesson 2: Lure Reward Training (03:58)
Lesson 3: Wait & Reward Training (03:07)
Lesson 4: Motivate Your Dog with Life Rewards (02:47)
Lesson 5: Motivate Your Dog with Different Reward Levels (04:27)
Lesson 6: Improving Your Dog’s Reliability with a Formal Name (04:05)
Lesson 7: Improving Your Dog’s Reliability in the Face of Distance, Duration and Distractions (06:16)
I: Download “Fighting With Dogs” PDF by the Dunbars
II: Future Premium Pass $20 Discount
III: 30-Day Free Trial To The Dunbar Academy
The Dunbars Q&A 2024 - Reactivity Toolkit Bundle: (1:50:18)
Live Q&A Day 1: (1:31:33)
Live Q&A Day 2: (1:15:21)
INSTRUCTOR

The Dunbars
Dr. Ian, Kelly, and Jamie Dunbar are the trio behind various dog training ventures. Ian, a veterinary graduate with a Ph.D. in dog behavior, pioneered the first off-leash puppy socialization classes and founded the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Kelly, originally from Chicago, became one of the first certified pet dog trainers and has managed multiple training and daycare facilities. Jamie, Ian's son, is a Brown University graduate who initially joined as a video editor but now handles marketing and content creation. Together, they have launched initiatives like Dog Star Daily and Open Paw to offer free training resources and support for shelters. Their collective work has impacted hundreds of thousands of dogs and their owners.
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Student feedback
There is so much info and such great speakers... and all of that with the comfort of being online
Everybody interested in the well-being of their pet in any way
This was the best event for a senior dog parent. Very helpful ideas and ways to work with our pets.
Thank you so much for doing this presentation.
Gail Perkins, Edwina Lamont
I have enjoyed learning processes that will enable me to be a better pet parent.
