Reactive Dog Training in NYC
Reactivity isn’t “bad behavior.” It’s the nervous system responding too strongly to dogs, people, noise, and city pressure.
Start Reactive TrainingWhat Reactivity Really Is
Reactivity is an exaggerated emotional response to a trigger. It may look like barking, lunging, freezing, whining, pacing, or pulling.
This is an autonomic nervous system response — not stubbornness or dominance.
The Neuroscience of Reactivity
Punishment increases amygdala activation and stress hormones. It suppresses behavior temporarily without changing the emotional state driving reactivity.
Lasting calm comes from regulation, not fear.
Types of Reactivity We Treat
Dog-to-Dog Reactivity
Overarousal and frustration.
Leash Reactivity
Trigger stacking on busy sidewalks.
Human Reactivity
Fear of strangers or unpredictability.
Urban & Noise
Buses, sirens, scooters.
Barrier Reactivity
Doors, windows, elevators.
Movement Reactivity
Prey drive and impulse control.
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Our science-based approach gives you a roadmap to calmer walks, emotional regulation, and predictable behavior — in real NYC environments.
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