Leash Reactivity Mentorship for Professionals

An online course for dog professionals covering dog to dog leash reactivity cases from start to finish. Self study modules combined with weekly mentorship sessions offer an in depth and personalized learning experience

When does the course start?
Start any time! Mentorship meetings are held Sundays and Mondays at 9am and 4pm PST (rotating days/times each week).
Tell me more about how the mentorship works
Self study modules are reviewed on your own time. Modules are a combination of text, video, presentation, and audio content. Each module takes approximately 2 hours to complete (some longer, some shorter).
There are 1-2 mentorship sessions per week, with specific topics for each meeting so that no matter where you are in the course, you can find the session most helpful for you. Mentorship sessions are designed to expand the conversation, get input on your own cases, collaborate with others and ask questions with Jessica (75 minutes long). Class sizes are small to allow for better collaboration and information sharing.
Mentorship meetings are recorded, so if you miss one, you can view it on your own time. However, attending the mentorship meetings is highly recommended - that's your chance to dive deep into the topic and get all of your questions answered!
Does this qualify for CEUs?
Yes!
IAABC: 26.25 CEUs
CCPDT: 26.25 CEUs
How long do I get access to the material?
Students receive access to the course material for 1 year from their start date, and access to the live mentorship sessions for 6 months after their start date.
Do you have an online community where I can ask questions and receive support?
Yes! There is a private online community for students of this course where you can post, get support, and ask questions.
I'm a newer trainer, is this course right for me?
This course is suitable for newer and experienced trainers and behavior consultants.
Do you offer payment options?
Yes! Scroll down the page for payment options. Pay in full, or payment plans for 2 or 3 months are available.
Is there a course syllabus?
Yes, scroll to the bottom of the page for a brief break down of each module. Pssst - there's a lot more in each module that simply wouldn't fit on this page!

I have just completed the Leash reactivity for Professionals Mentorship Course by Jessica Wheatcraft and I can confidently say that every aspect of this experience has been exceptional, particularly the content which went above and beyond my expectations. Jessica possesses a rare ability to take theory and apply it to unique situations, make it easy to understand and engaging. Not only did she provide ample material on leash reactivity specifically with cases and videos but she included guidance on behavior consultations, assessments, interactions with clients, interactions with veterinarians, live mentorships sessions, webinars by other experts in the field and so much more. The weekly zoom meetings were really fun, discussing concepts and cases with other trainers in a friendly open community. I would highly recommend this course to professionals who want to increase their understanding of leash reactivity but I would also recommend it to anyone starting out in the dog training industry. This course will give you everything you need to get started.

Melanie Chin CPDT-KA, CBCC

The Leash Reactivity Mentorship program is outstanding and I highly recommend to dog professionals who want to increase their knowledge base. It provides an in-depth exploration of leash reactivity, covering the topic comprehensively from start to finish. The program also features a host of informative and knowledgeable guest speakers who enrich the learning experience. Jessica adeptly guides participants through the nuances of managing leash-reactive dogs, from initial client engagement to the completion of the training process. As a dog trainer with over six years of experience in addressing leash reactivity, I found the course to be immensely beneficial, equipping me with numerous practical skills that I have integrated into my training practice. Furthermore, Jessica's inclusion of detailed case studies adds a practical dimension to the course. These studies demonstrate real-world applications, showcasing the management of common challenges faced by professionals in this field. For those specializing in reactive dog training, this course is indispensable.

Kim Guy
CPDT-KA, FDM

I thoroughly enjoyed the Leash Reactivity for Professionals Mentorship course. Each module was meticulously crafted, offering a wealth of linked resources that enriched the learning experience. The thoughtful organization of the content made it easy to follow, and I plan to revisit and save the plethora of resources provided. The weekly discussions were invaluable, with Jessica attentively addressing every inquiry and guiding us in expanding our "tool box." As a visual learner, the inclusion of videos and examples was especially beneficial, helping me grasp the concepts and see the bigger picture. I also really appreciated how calm and collected Jessica was throughout the course. Her composure is evident in her teaching approach, and I can see how it makes a significant difference, especially when dealing with Leash Reactivity and the stress that pet parents may be experiencing. Jessica is cool, calm, and collected, enhancing the overall learning environment. Whether you're a novice or experienced in dog training, I wholeheartedly recommend this course—it caters to everyone. Jessica's insights even jogged my memory about techniques I had forgotten. Thank you, Jessica, for a fantastic course; I have enjoyed implementing the knowledge nuggets you've shared!

Nicki Einstein

Jessica Wheatcraft, CDBC is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and professional dog trainer who has worked with thousands of dogs for over 16 years. After starting and operating a successful dog training and behavior consulting business for over a decade, she sold it to focus her efforts on working with other professionals. She works with dog professionals virtually all over the world, in addition to in-person seminars for trainers, behavior consultants and shelter staff. She is a speaker at conferences including the Aggression in Dogs Conference, a regular podcast guest, and has a passion for helping leash reactive dogs, one human at a time.

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First Point of Contact Through the Behavior Consultation: Everything you need to know for effective information gathering prior to your consultation, what to include in your behavior consultation, and how to structure them to set the stage for ongoing training programs.

Assessing Leash Reactive Dogs: How to assess leash reactive dogs, what is most relevant, how your assessment guides your training and behavior modification plan.

The Client End: Collaborating with the client, the medical side and collaborating with their vet (featuring guest segment with Dr. Chris Pachel), troubleshooting common issues including cooperation/follow through.

Structuring Services for Reactive Dogs: How to offer comprehensive programs for reactive dogs (Private Lessons, Home School, Group Classes), which program is best suited to a client, creative ideas for making programs more fun and engaging. Understanding your role vs a client's role in training programs (featuring guest segment with John Imler)

Foundation Behaviors and Reinforcement Strategies: Bringing more clarity to your training (featuring guest segment with Sarah Owings), foundation behaviors that compliment your behavior modification process, how to customize the behaviors you teach depending on the individual dog.

Understanding Behavior and Training Concepts: Leash handling skills 101 for reactive dogs (featuring guest segment with Laurie Lawless), setting and adjusting criteria, understanding thresholds and when to push forward or pull back.

Various Approaches to Addressing Leash Reactivity (Part 1): Understanding why you might choose one approach over the other, case studies of various approaches, the power of environmental cues.

Various Approaches to Addressing Leash Reactivity (Part 2): Course Circles 101 - what they are and how to implement them for a variety of cases, how patterns and routines benefit any approach to leash reactivity and how to incorporate them, real case study examples.

Set Ups in Leash Reactivity Cases (Part 1): Understanding the role of environment and how to choose the location depending on your training plan, helper dogs (live and stuffed) 101 - when to choose one over the other, the role of live helper dogs and their handlers, various types of set ups - stationary and moving, when and how to increase or decrease criteria in the set ups to help the dog progress.

Set Ups in Leash Reactivity Cases (Part 2): How to move towards more "real world" applications with your client, the "backwards" approach to leash reactivity cases, building to on leash greetings, how to help your human client feel confident moving forward on their own, next steps after the completion of a training program.

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