What Is Reactivity?

Understand your dog’s behavior, uncover the root cause, and take the first step toward lasting change. Reactivity can look like barking, lunging, growling, or freezing — but it’s not a one-size-fits-all problem. This short course helps you decode why your dog is reactive by exploring the Four Roots of Reactivity: fear, frustration, territorial instincts, and learned patterns. You’ll learn: ✔ What reactivity is (and what it’s not) ✔ Why identifying the root cause is essential ✔ The four core drivers of reactivity ✔ How to take our quiz to find your dog’s root ✔ What to do next based on your results Whether your dog is reactive on walks, around strangers, or just in specific contexts, this course will help you understand them more clearly — and start your training journey with confidence.