Ian Dunbar – Growl Class – A Workshop Demo for Reactive Dogs (Download)
Does your dog lunge, bark, or show aggression toward other dogs? You’re not alone. Many dogs develop reactivity as they mature, often after a single negative encounter. Without proper intervention, this behavior escalates, leaving owners feeling helpless and isolated.
Dr. Ian Dunbar’s Growl Class demonstrates a proven, science-based approach to rehabilitating reactive and dog-aggressive dogs through controlled group class settings. This workshop reveals professional techniques that address the root causes of reactivity rather than simply managing symptoms.
About the Course and Instructor
Dr. Ian Dunbar, a veterinarian and internationally recognized animal behaviorist, has spent decades pioneering positive reinforcement training methods. In this comprehensive workshop demonstration, he shows trainers and dog owners how to safely reintroduce reactive dogs to social situations and restore their confidence around other canines.
The course features over 5 hours of real-world workshop footage, providing an authentic look at rehabilitation in action.
What You’ll Learn
Assessment and Planning
You’ll learn to objectively evaluate dog aggression using the Fight:Bite ratio, which examines actual damage rather than dramatic displays. This helps determine realistic rehabilitation timelines and prognoses for anti-social dogs. The course includes stress testing protocols to identify anxiety triggers.
You may also be interested in these courses:
- Michael Miller – Bartending Mastery – Cocktail & Bartending Masterclass (Download)
- Teresa L Greenway – #2 Bake Artisan Sourdough Bread Like a Professional (Download)
Rehabilitation Techniques
The workshop covers Differential Classical Conditioning (DCC), which simultaneously addresses both emotional responses and behavioral patterns without accidentally rewarding reactivity. You’ll discover how to use the Jolly Routine for classical conditioning and implement All-or-None Reward Training to restore calmness and focus.
Practical Tools
Learn to empower toys and food as powerful reinforcers, block antisocial signaling through strategic commands (Come, Sit, Watch), and set up controlled conditioning scenarios. The course emphasizes maintaining pro-social temperament throughout a dog’s lifetime through continued socialization.
Who Should Take This Course
This workshop is ideal for professional dog trainers seeking advanced reactivity rehabilitation skills and owners of reactive dogs who want evidence-based solutions. Whether you’re dealing with mild leash reactivity or serious dog-to-dog aggression, these techniques provide a roadmap to recovery.
