🔴 Core Training: Handling Aggression (Step-by-Step)

These lessons show you exactly what to do, not just theory.

• How Dogs Correct Each Other
  Learn how dogs naturally set boundaries and stop unacceptable behavior—without drama or damage.

• What Is a “Correction”?
  A clear, practical explanation of corrections, what they are and what they are not.

• Teaching No Pulling
  Establish control on leash so reactivity doesn’t escalate before it starts.

• Teaching What You Want Is Not Necessary
  Why stopping bad behavior comes before teaching replacement behaviors—and why this matters.

• How to Handle Lunging, Barking, and Growling
  The capstone lesson that ties everything together and shows how to handle real-world explosive moments.

🧰 Equipment & Safety (Critical for Aggression Work)

This section ensures you’re working safely, correctly, and confidently.

• Prong / Pinch Collars
  What they actually do, when to use them, and how to use them responsibly.

• Gloves for Training
  Protective gear that allows you to train without hesitation or fear.

• Gloves for Aggression
  When higher-risk dogs require more serious safety measures.

• Muzzles
  Types of muzzles, when to use them, and how to use them correctly without creating new problems.

🧠 Philosophy & Deep Understanding (Why This Works)

This is where Reactive Reboot separates itself from every other program.

• The “Trigger Trap”
  Why obsessing over triggers keeps dogs stuck—and what to focus on instead.

• Myth: “Negative Reinforcement” Makes Aggression Worse
  A clear breakdown of why this belief persists—and why it’s wrong.

• The Truth About Socialization
  Why socialization is misunderstood and often makes aggression worse.

• It’s How You Raise Them
  How structure (or lack of it) shapes behavior over time.

• Root Cause of Aggression
  What actually causes aggressive behavior—and why trauma isn’t the default explanation.

• Relabeling the “Reactive Dog”
  Why the term reactive is misleading and how it excuses dangerous behavior.

• Remorse After an Incident
  Why dogs appear “sorry” after aggression—and why this doesn’t mean the problem is solved.

📚 Perspective Lessons (Big Picture Understanding)

These lessons help owners see behavior differently, which changes how they respond forever.

• William Ellison – Slave Turned Slave Owner
  A powerful lesson on how power, structure, and control expose true behavior.

• Lord of the Flies: When Structure Disappears
  What happens when rules vanish—and why dogs (and people) don’t self-regulate without leadership.

• Protection Dogs
  Why protection dogs are overrated, risky, and often misunderstood—and why most people are better off without one.

✅ What This Course Actually Gives You

• A clear framework for handling aggression

• Confidence to act instead of freezing

• Tools to stop behavior when it happens

• Understanding that transfers to any dog, any situation

• A system that works in real life, not just training sessions