Reactive Dog Classes in Waterlooville

Three Classes | Outdoor Venue | £75

about the course

Who is the course designed for?

Dogs of any age who are sensitive and reactive towards other dogs, including dogs that have shown lunging, barking, spinning, snapping, and other unwanted behaviours towards other dogs.

  • Three classes
  • outdoor venue
  • 2 dogs per course
  • handling Skills
  • Build Social skills
  • Decrease Anxiety
Finn German Shephard at Sensitive Soul Course
Labrador learning to relax in sensitive dog class
Two dogs in Sensitive Soul Course
Two dogs in training at sensitive dog classes
Hugo at classes for sensitive dogs

Developing your dog’s social skills and confidence

Reactive dog classes focussed on building core social skills and reducing stress. In each class, there are two dogs, both of whom are working on their sensitivities around other dogs. We support and build their ability to remain relaxed with other dogs in their environment and give them opportunities to learn essential social and problem-solving skills.

What you will learn in your Reactive Dog Classes

You will learn and practice handling skills to support your dog in building confidence around other dogs.

Learning to understand your dog’s body language

During each class, you will learn to read your dog and help prevent unwanted behaviours such as lunging and barking.

Promote alternative behaviour choices.

You will learn how to support your dog to choose alternative behaviours and reward them appropriately.

FAQ’s

Have more Questions?
Let’s Get In Touch!

Schedule your free discussion session and take the first step towards supporting your dog’s behaviour changes.

book Discussion

The first step is to book your free discussion session with Iain. This session will discuss whether these reactive dog classes are the best option for you and your companion.


If not, other more beneficial options will also be discussed in preparation for your joining at a later date.


We aim to support you and your dog to a new understanding and enable you to transition from stressful reactive behaviour.

During your discovery discussion, we will decide the best way forward. If your dog is ready for the course, you will book an Intake session at the venue, which is a 1-2-1 session to prepare for the course.

The sensitive soul intake sessions cost £30, and you only need to attend once.

This depends on the level of reactive behaviour your dog is currently displaying. We set all dogs up to succeed at every stage of their training.
Before joining a reactive dog class course, the minimum will be one intake session. During this initial session, we can discuss your dog’s current needs and create a suitable plan for their individual development.

During the FREE initial session, we will discuss what you will need during the course.
Most of all, your dog needs a suitable body harness. We recommend Perfect Fit by Dog Games or The Lori Stevens Balance Harness. However, any fixed-body harness could be appropriate.
We have long lines for use during the class, but you may wish to have one for when you practice between lessons.

No. Reactive dogs cannot suddenly be sociable with all dogs. The skills you both learn during reactive dog classes help you to understand and teach your dog alternative behaviour choices.
Classes are all about you and your dog learning new skills over time and with consistent training. These new skills and behaviour options will gradually increase your dog’s ability and social skills.

This depends on what support and practice you and your dog require. On average, clients attend two to three courses with different dogs on each course to help support their training before going onto 1-2-1s in general outdoor areas.

The Reactive Dog course is made up of three classes. The course requires your attendance every week, and it is crucial to your dog’s development not to miss any of the lessons.

This depends on factors such as how long the reactive behaviours have been going on, the level of reactive behaviour, and whether your dog currently has any canine friends.