Reactive and Aggressive Dog Training - Ocoee, FL

Dog owners bring in their pets for a variety of dog training services. Training needs can range from puppy training to obedience training to training surrounding aggression and anxiety-related behaviors. When dogs are reactive to other pets and people, their lives are extremely limited to certain environments.

From something as common as puppy training and group classes to promote socialization to transforming an aggressive dog into a reliable companion, we have training programs for all your needs that provide lasting results.

Experienced Dog Training Services

Every professional dog trainer on our staff has expertise in teaching everything from basic obedience needs to deeply rooted behavioral problems and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that dog owners not let bad behaviors such as excessive barking, aggression, jumping, chewing, and separation anxiety go because they can create larger problems.

Sit Means Sit is the best dog training available. Our long history of changing dogs for the better can’t be denied. Our goal is to ensure that that every dog is able to live their best life and every family can have a best friend that they can trust without reservations. Because of this, all our dog training programs are designed not just to implement world-class instruction but to do it in a way that positively impacts each dog.We believe in working as a team with a dog and their human.

Many dogs will respond well to the Day Training program, but for more aggressive or stubborn behavioral traits, the Board and Train program could provide an invaluable benefit.

A Look At Our Aggressive Dog Training System

When you’ve sought help and found none, don’t stress. Consider enrolling your canine companion in our aggression-focused training. If you have any questions, please contact us! Also, be sure to ask about a free evaluation. We want to ensure the long-term success of your dog.

Below is an example of the behavioral conditioning your dog can expect to progress through. Keep in mind this is not a strict schedule; our services and training programs are aimed at working at a pace that is comfortable for the dog and ensuring excellence every step of the way.

Phase 1

It’s often the first step that’s the very hardest.

One of the most important steps of our training process is allowing the dog to feel secure in their environment. On the first day, this looks like a very loose leash, a collar for communication, and slow movement inside a small space.

We do not use force, but we do break down harmful barriers. You have probably heard someone tell you not to look a dog in the eye because they’ll feel challenged. Well, one of our first goals is to get the dog to make eye contact with the trainer.

Phase 2

The second phase will likely continue with the use of the muzzle. This depends on the dog’s level of aggression. During this phase, our trainers continue to build on eye contact and connection by working through touch.

On top of connection, we introduce basic obedience training with commands such as “heel” and “place.” This gives your dog more to master and increases their investment to build their confidence.

Phase 3

The next priority is off-leash control. By slowly raising the bar with increased distractions, we’re solidifying the training as we go. For example, another dog trainer may run past your dog, and though that’s typically triggering for aggressive dogs, recall and obedience will still be required. By introducing more factors, we’re able to assess and adjust the training if necessary.

By the end of this third phase most dogs will feel confident and comfortable with their instructors, but we want to make sure that we’re moving at the pace of the individual. That’s why we leave room to adjust when it’s clear that a dog needs some accommodation, every dog learns at their own pace.

Phase 4

Phase 4 includes a dramatic uptick in the number of distractions. The goal is to maintain the dog’s attention regardless of what’s going on around them. This typically means many other dogs and humans are around. From here, your dog will have graduated from what is basically private lessons into a world where other dogs and trainers can be working.

Phase 5

There’s no muzzle and there’s no leash. The techniques we’ve established are still used to further solidify the dog’s abilities and confidence. During this phase, dog owners are also brought in to learn how to take control of their pet. This ensures that the training lasts even when they return to their own house.

Some dogs need more time than others to advance, and that’s okay. All dogs deserve to feel confident and happy, and live a happy life with their humans.