Top Reactive and Aggressive Dog Training

Dog owners bring in their pets for a variety of dog training services, such as obedience training, aggression, anxiety, and other behavioral concerns. We are well-equipped to offer aggressive dog training and want to set you and your canine companion up for success.

From something as common as puppy training to transforming an aggressive dog into a reliable companion, we have training programs for all your dog training needs and are here to provide guidance every step of the way. Here, we work as a team.

Experienced Dog Training in Orlando, FL

Every professional dog trainer at our company is adept at training everything from basic obedience needs to deeply rooted behavioral problems. It’s important not to wait and let bad or unwanted behaviors, such as excessive barking, aggression, chewing, resource guarding, biting, and separation anxiety, perpetuate because they can mutate into 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 training programs help to ensure that every dog is able to live their best life and every owner 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 training techniques but to do it in a way that positively impacts each dog by providing them with the training tools they need to be successful.

A Look At Our Aggressive Dog Training System

When you’ve sought help and other trainers have said “no”, consider enrolling your dog in our aggression-focused training program.

Below is an example of the structured behavioral conditioning your dog can expect to progress through.

Phase 1 – First Step

It’s often the very hardest. We seek to offer an encouraging environment using positive reinforcement.

One of the most important steps of our training process is allowing the dog to feel secure and to mitigate fear. Beginning on the first day, this looks like a loose leash, a collar for communication, and slow movement inside a small space. This is a first step in establishing trust and helping your pup put their best paw forward.

We do not use force, but we do break down harmful barriers. You’ve 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 – Obedience Training

The second phase will likely continue with the use of the muzzle. This depends on the dog’s level of aggression. Regardless of the equipment, we continue to build on eye contact and connection by working with 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 – Analyzing Dog’s Behavior

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.

Phase 4 – Exposure to Group Classes

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 increased socialization with other dogs and humans 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 – Involving Dog Owners

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. You, the owner, are also brought in to learn how to take control of your pet. This ensures that the training lasts even when you return to your own home.

Some dogs need more time than others, and some dogs get it right away, but all dogs deserve to feel confident and happy, and all owners should be able to enjoy a well-behaved member of the family.