Dog Training School: Tips for Reactive Dog Owners

The goal of this show is to help reactive dog owners live better lives with their dogs! Erin Lucier is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant who has been working hands on training dogs and their people since 2019. This show gives you easy, ACTIONABLE tips for enjoying life with your dog! If you are looking for ways to be proactive in preventing behaviour challenges, tips for dealing with reactivity, or just ways to better enjoy your dog, then you are in the right place! This show will provide answers for questions like: • How do I get my dog to listen? • How do I get my dog to stop barking? • How do I help my dog feel safe? • How do I get my dog to come when called? • How much exercise does my dog need? • Why is my dog reactive?

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7 hours ago

17 min

Reactions are a normal part of training a reactive dog. The important part is having a plan for them.
Learn my three-step damage control plan: breathe, move away and recover. I also covers how to handle upset onlookers and why you don’t owe them an explanation.
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7 hours ago

17 min

Oct 22, 2026

10 min

Sometimes the dog we get isn’t the one we pictured.
In this episode, Erin shares how her three dogs each took her down a very different path than the one she had dreamed of, and why it’s okay to feel disappointed and grieve that. She talks about making space for those feelings, finding new things to enjoy together, and reaching out to a professional if you’re stuck.
 
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Oct 22, 2026

10 min

Oct 14, 2026

25 min

Struggling with recall? 
 
Erin breaks down the steps to building a practical, real world recall. Spoiler, training a recall word is only a small part of the picture.  
 
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Oct 14, 2026

25 min

Oct 7, 2026

10 min

Harness time doesn’t have to be a daily stressor. This week, I share two simple games that turn putting on the harness into a favorite part of your dog’s day, especially for reactive, sensitive, and shy dogs.
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Oct 7, 2026

10 min

Oct 1, 2026

10 min

Part two of my food loving reactive dog episodes. 
People are often so happy their reactive dog loves food because it makes things easier. But does it really? 
In some ways yes, but in other ways it can be tricker. 
Have a listen to discover what the most important things are to be working on with a frustrated reactive dog. 
 
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Oct 1, 2026

10 min

Sep 23, 2026

13 min

Have a dog that loves food? Does your food monster also struggle with fear based reactivity?
 
If you answered yes to these questions, you will want to listen to this one!
 
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Sep 23, 2026

13 min