Social Walks for Reactive Dogs

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By Invitation Only

Social Walks are for dogs who have been attending our Neutral Walks and have passed an assessment to demonstrate they are ready for off-lead interaction with the pack.

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New to The Canine Mindset? Start with Neutral Walks

This is the goal. This is what we work towards.

Unlike a Neutral Walk, a Social Walk is about interaction. It is a professionally led session where dogs are allowed off-lead (or on long-lines) to communicate, interact, and explore together.

But this is not a usual walk in the park or a playdate.

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A free-for-all where bullying often goes unchecked, rude behavior is ignored, and nervous dogs are overwhelmed.

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Structured sessions to help your dog gain social skills and help you rebuild trust in your dog.

What Makes Our Social Walks Different

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We Monitor Body Language

I watch for subtle signs of discomfort or tension and intervene before issues escalate.

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We Advocate for the Nervous

Every dog has an advocate. If your dog needs space, they get it.

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We Interrupt the Rude Ones

Bullying behavior is addressed immediately. No dog is allowed to dominate or intimidate.

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Every Interaction is a Lesson

We ensure that every interaction is a positive learning experience for all dogs involved.

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This is where your dog learns social skills in the real world, under guidance. It's structured to help your dog gain confidence and help you rebuild trust.