INTRODUCTION
Our signature Reactive Resilience™ Therapy blends systematic counter-conditioning with purpose-built agility exercises to transform your dog’s response to common triggers. Developed by Dr. Pepe Hernandez, Ph.D., CPDT-KA, this force-free program reshapes anxiety and aggression into confident, focused behavior through science-driven methods and measurable milestones.

OUR APPROACH

Counter-Conditioning Foundations
• We identify each dog’s unique trigger thresholds and pair them with low-level positive stimuli, gradually increasing exposure only as they remain calm and engaged.
• By meticulously controlling distance and intensity, we rewire emotional responses from stress or aggression to curiosity and comfort.
Agility-Based Confidence Building
• Purpose-designed obstacle sequences serve as both cognitive challenges and physical outlets, redirecting arousal into constructive activity.
• Each agility drill reinforces focus, problem-solving and handler communication, accelerating confidence gains.
Integrated Progress Tracking
• Objective data—threshold distances, heart-rate variability (when available) and behavioral frequency—ensure transparent measurement of improvement.
• Client-trainer check-ins review metrics weekly, adjusting protocols to maintain optimal challenge and reward.

KEY BENEFITS

• Lasting Emotional Shifts – Dogs learn to associate former stressors with positive outcomes, reducing reactive outbursts by over 60% within the first six weeks of training (internal data, n=18).
• Enhanced Handler Bond – Through coordinated agility tasks, handlers and dogs develop clearer communication and mutual trust.
• Safe, Force-Free Environment – All exercises employ reward-based methods; no punishment or aversive tools are used.
• Measurable Confidence Growth – Regular assessments document threshold expansion, ensuring every session builds real-world resilience.

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WHO IS IT FOR?

• Dogs exhibiting leash reactivity, barrier aggression or unpredictable lunging
• Owners seeking a structured, science-backed alternative to traditional behavior-modification alone
• Families desiring clear progress reporting and professional oversight

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Session 1: Comprehensive Behavior Assessment and Baseline Data Collection
Session 2–4: Low-Intensity Counter-Conditioning + Introductory Agility Drills
Session 5–8: Graduated Trigger Exposure with Advanced Obstacle Sequences
Session 9–10: Real-World Integration—Controlled Public-Space Trials

WHY CHOOSE PJH DOG TRAINING?

Dr. Hernandez combines a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience with CPDT-KA certification and years of hands-on experience. Our Upper West Side facility and Central Park/Riverside Park locations provide safe, varied environments to generalize learning. You’ll receive personalized support, clear data reporting and the expertise of a neuroscientist-turned-trainer.

NEXT STEPS

Contact us today for a virtual or in-person consultation. Let Reactive Resilience™ Therapy guide you and your dog toward confident, calm interactions—built on science, delivered with compassion.

• Call 347-754-1988
• Email pepe.pjhdogtraining@gmail.com
• Visit www.pjhdogtraining.com/reactive-resilience for full details and enrollment options

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Hours of Operation

MON - FRI 9AM-9PM

SAT 11AM-4:30PM

SUN CLOSED

CONTACT

PJH Dog Training

2504 Broadway, NY, NY 10025

Pepe J. Hernandez, Ph. D., CPDT-KA

pepe.PJHdogtraining@gmail.com

347-754-1988

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