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Rethinking Reactivity with Jessica Wheatcraft

Jessica Wheatcraft
Leash Reactivity
Dog Training
Dog Reactivity
Muzzle Design
Muzzle Training
Herding Breeds
Pain In Dogs
ACE Freework
San Francisco, United States
Reactive Dogs
Canine Sensitivity
Stranger-Directed Aggression
Dog Arousal
Reframing Resilience
Veterinary Pain Management
Decompression
Gamify Your Walks
United Kingdom
Border Collie
Situational Awareness

A podcast designed to empower, educate, and equip the modern handler of reactive dogs.

Jessica Wheatcraft is a certified dog behavior consultant dedicated to helping reactive dogs and their humans.

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Training Snacks are bite-sized episodes on topics or questions that have come up either with my clients or with other trainers in my mentorship.

In this episode I answer questions from client Nisreen and her dog Tom covering:

When should I decrease... more

Are reactive dogs sensitive? Are sensitive dogs reactive? What about fearful dogs? In this conversation with Emily Lewis, CDBC from Vermont Dog Behavior we dive into what sensitivity is, and how we can best support dogs who struggle to cope with ever... more

Caring for a reactive dog, or any dog that exhibits maladaptive behaviors, is hard. It often puts a high emotional toll on the person, who may already be struggling to meet their dog's needs while trying to juggle their own lives. And worse, so many ... more

Alert barking. Territorial barking. Attention barking. Demand barking. There are many  "types" of barking that occur inside of the home, but what is actually happening in these scenarios? Why do these types of barking occur so frequently, and why it ... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Lewis
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with 24 years of experience in veterinary care, training, behavior consulting, and shelter work
Vermont Dog Behavior, LLC
Episode: Working With Sensitive Dogs with Emily Lewis
Jess Adam
Licensed professional counselor, mother of twins, founder of Handlers & Humans
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Episode: The Emotional Toll of Living With a Reactive Dog with Jess Adam
Sarah Shapiro Ward
Dog trainer, co-owner of a Vancouver-based dog school
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Episode: Why You Should Run from Engage/Disengage with Katrina Per-Carruthers
Kim Palermo
ACE Practitioner, accomplished dog trainer
ACE (Animal Centered Education)
Episode: ACE Freework with Kim Palermo
Lisa Mullinax
Expert in aggression and Stranger-Directed Aggression
Episode: Stranger Directed Reactivity with Lisa Mullinax
Micaela Young
Veterinarian with a behavior-first approach
Episode: Why You Can't Rule Out Pain in Dogs with Micaela Young and Mercedes Sonnier
Mercedes Sonnier
Professional dog trainer focusing on holistic behavior and biomechanics
Episode: Why You Can't Rule Out Pain in Dogs with Micaela Young and Mercedes Sonnier
Dan Clark
Friend, colleague, and behavior consultant who works with leash reactivity cases
Independent / various clients
Episode: How to Navigate the Real World with a Reactive Dog with Dan Clark
Simon Gadbois
Canine behavior researcher; founder of Canid Behavior Research Lab (Dalhousie University)
Dalhousie University • Wildlife, Ethology, and Canine Olfaction Lab
Episode: What Counter Conditioning Is Meant To Do with Dr. Simon Gadbois

Host

Jessica Wheatcroft
Certified dog behavior consultant focused on helping reactive dogs and their handlers

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Informative and fun!

    I really enjoy Jessica's podcast! She does a great job breaking down dog behavior in a way that's easy to understand while staying grounded in the science. I especially appreciate that her training and behavior strategies—including those for reactive dogs—are practical, approachable, and easy for both dog owners and trainers to implement. I always come away with a new perspective or something I can immediately apply. If you're interested in learning more about reactive dogs or dog behavior in ge... more

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    Kim and Jasper
    United States3 months ago
  • Brilliant!

    One of the best resources for trainers and dog enthusiasts handling reactive pups! Jessica’s the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yelhsaxxcip
    United Statesa year ago

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The content appeals to trainers and dog enthusiasts looking for a resource on reactive dogs.
Listeners appreciate gaining new perspectives and ideas they can apply to reactive-dog care.
Practical strategies are described as approachable and useful for both dog owners and trainers.
Listeners value Jessica's clear, accessible explanations of dog behavior and science.

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Training Snack: When should I decrease distance?
Q: Since he is not having a full reaction, is that enough to keep decreasing distance? Or should he be much calmer at this distance before we move closer?
Wheatcraft recommends staying at the current distance while collecting more data. Repeat the setup with breaks and enrichment, and look for lower arousal before progressing. She also suggests controlled intermediate practice and separate low-pressure outings to build neutrality.
Working With Sensitive Dogs with Emily Lewis
Q: What are the things that you have found really helpful both with Molly and your clients' dogs when building resilience?
Emily looks first at recovery time after a startling event, rather than expecting the initial reaction to stop. Repeated manageable experiences, predictable interactions, environmental safety, and opportunities to re-engage can help dogs recover faster and gradually change their responses.
Working With Sensitive Dogs with Emily Lewis
Q: How much of these things can we reasonably expect to adjust or train compared to what is just the thing or quality or trait that the dog just has?
Emily says caregivers should distinguish between skills that can be conditioned and situations where tolerance or habituation is a more appropriate goal. She found that prolonged harness conditioning increased Nova's avoidance, while efficiently putting it on and proceeding to an enjoyable activity worked better.
Getting More Successful Outcomes with Clients with Jeff Silverman
Q: Why is board-and-train not a guaranteed shortcut to success?
Board-and-train requires ongoing human participation and a plan, and there must be a bridge back to the owner's active involvement; without this, progress stalls and expectations falter.
Getting More Successful Outcomes with Clients with Jeff Silverman
Q: How do you handle clients who can't consistently follow through with homework?
By acknowledging realistic constraints, providing supportive accountability, offering flexible options like video review and virtual coaching, and reframing expectations to reduce judgment while keeping progress on track.

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What is Rethinking Reactivity about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Practical, science-informed conversations about reactivity, fear, aggression, and other behavior challenges in dogs. Jessica Wheatcroft speaks with trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians, researchers, and specialists in related fields to examine why dogs behave as they do and how handlers can respond. Topics range from training principles and real-world leash management to pain, sensitivity, adoption, breed traits, and the emotional demands of caring for a reactive dog.

The discussions pair expert perspectives with case examples and usable guidance, while questioning one-size-fits-all protocols in favor of adapting plans to each dog and household. The emphasis on both canine welfare and the handler's experience makes this useful for... more

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1. Emily Lewis
2. Jess Adam
3. Sarah Shapiro Ward
4. Kim Palermo
5. Lisa Mullinax
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8. Dan Clark

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