Transform Your Dog's Behavior with Imperator Dog Training

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 At Imperator Dog Training, we understand that dealing with aggression and reactivity can be one of the most challenging issues for dog owners. Whether your dog reacts aggressively toward other dogs, people, or even certain situations, it can be a source of stress for both you and your pet.    

Our Aggression and Reactive Dog Training program is specifically designed to address these behaviours with a balanced, calm, and structured approach.   

 Reactive behaviour refers to dogs who respond to certain stimuli such as other dogs, strangers, or even specific environments with heightened emotions like fear, frustration, or anxiety. This can result in behaviours like barking, lunging, growling, or even biting. Reactive dogs often struggle with self-regulation, which can make them difficult to manage in public spaces, on walks, or in social settings. 

 Aggression is a more intense and potentially dangerous form of reactive behaviour, characterised by actions meant to assert dominance, defend territory, or protect resources. Aggressive dogs may display signs such as biting, snapping, or charging at other dogs or people. This behaviour can stem from fear, poor socialisation, past trauma, or lack of training, and it requires a knowledgeable and skilled approach to modify. 

 Our experienced trainers at Imperator Dog Training take a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to help dogs overcome aggression and reactivity, using methods grounded in balanced reinforcement, desensitisation, and controlled exposure to triggers. Here’s how we approach these challenging behaviours:

• Desensitisation and Counter-Conditioning: Through controlled exposure to triggers (like other dogs or people), we gradually desensitise your dog, allowing them to develop new, calmer responses to previously alarming situations.
• Building Confidence and Control: Many reactive dogs struggle with fear or insecurity, which triggers defensive behaviours. Our training programs work to boost your dog’s confidence, helping them feel more secure and calm.
• Impulse Control and Focus: Teaching your dog to focus on you and control their impulses is essential in reducing reactive behaviour. Through games, exercises, and redirection techniques, we guide your dog to respond calmly rather than reacting impulsively.
• Leash and Muzzle Training: For dogs that struggle with reactivity or aggression on walks, we offer specialised leash training to help you gain control, as well as muzzle training when necessary to ensure everyone’s safety while training.
• Socialisation with Other Dogs: If your dog struggles with aggression toward other dogs, we offer controlled, supervised socialisation sessions to teach your dog appropriate canine manners and help them build positive associations with other dogs.

Training an aggressive or reactive dog requires time, consistency, and patience. At Imperator Dog Training, we work closely with you to ensure that the techniques we use are consistently applied at home, and we provide ongoing support throughout the process. We know that every dog is different, which is why we create a customised training plan that suits your dog’s specific needs and personality.

• Expertise in Dog Reactivity: With years of experience working with reactive and aggressive dogs, including those trained for specific working roles (such as K9 units), we understand the intricacies of these behaviours and how to address them effectively.
• Balanced, Compassionate Approach: We use a balanced training method that incorporates both positive reinforcement and constructive corrections to ensure safe, lasting results. Our goal is to help your dog feel calm and confident while promoting positive behaviour change.
• Individualised Plans: Every dog is unique, which is why we create a tailored training plan that addresses the specific triggers and behaviours your dog is exhibiting.
• Safe, Controlled Environment: For reactive dogs, training needs to be conducted in a controlled, low-stress environment. This is why we train in a environment that your dog is used to and comfortable in, ensuring they can safely learn to handle triggers without becoming overwhelmed.
• Ongoing Support: We don’t just train your dog and send you off. We offer continued support and follow-up to make sure you and your dog continue to make progress, even after formal training has ended.