{"product_id":"dog-reactivity-decoded-by-michael-ellis","title":"Dog Reactivity Decoded by Michael Ellis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis isn’t just another course on reactive dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s over 45 years of experience from one of the world’s most respected dog trainers, distilled into a complete learning progression designed to change the way you understand behavior.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost people ask “How do I stop it?” Michael Ellis starts with “Why is it happening?” Because until you understand what’s driving the behavior, lasting change is difficult.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis isn’t a collection of disconnected videos, quick fixes, or seminar highlights. Every lesson was intentionally planned and filmed in the exact progression Michael believes reactivity should be understood and worked through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/2142\/3649\/files\/dog-reactivity-decoded-cover-black_480x480.jpg?v=1792688534\" alt=\"Dog Reactivity Decoded by Michael Ellis\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Will You Learn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDog Reactivity Decoded takes you through the complete process of understanding and working with reactive behavior, from foundation to real-world application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach concept builds on the one before it. Each lesson prepares you for the next. By the end, you won’t simply know more techniques — you’ll understand how to think through reactivity the way Michael Ellis does.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Reactivity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn what reactivity is (and isn’t), where it comes from, and why accurate diagnosis is the foundation of every successful training plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Behavior.\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognize the body language, emotional states, and patterns that reveal what’s really happening before your dog ever reacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement Before Training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover why management isn’t avoiding the problem — it’s often the first step toward solving it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding the Right Foundation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop motivation, engagement, reward systems, and prerequisite skills so you’re never testing a dog that isn’t ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerbal Redirection \u0026amp; Reinforcement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn Michael’s systematic approach to redirecting attention and creating better decision-making under increasing difficulty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayering Skills the Right Way.\u003c\/strong\u003e See how leash handling, toys, movement, and rewards are carefully layered to create lasting understanding rather than temporary compliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Controlled to Real World.\u003c\/strong\u003e Progress from structured setups into increasingly challenging real-world situations, including how to handle reactions, mistakes, and recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a dog owner whose walks have become stressful or a professional trainer who wants a repeatable framework (and the chance to see Michael’s real-time decision-making), this course gives you both the structure and the judgment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a collection of random tips, not a promise to erase every reactive behavior from every dog, and not a one-correction-fixes-it system. The e-collar is one later, optional layer — never the premise of the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe promise is not magic. It is clarity. A framework for understanding what you’re seeing, knowing what your dog needs next, and seeing how every piece fits together from the first foundation to the real-world street.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Exactly Do You Get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePart 1: Understanding Reactivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy We Chose This Topic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix Intro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReactivity and Internal Reinforcement with Snug Sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment Requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Is Reactivity, and What It’s Not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow It Starts: The Common Causes of Reactivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Handler Error: Tight Leash Triggering 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