{"product_id":"give-them-space-reactive-dogs","title":"Give Them Space: A Calm Plan for Reactive Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the alarm for 5 a.m. so the streets are empty. You scan every corner. When another dog appears, your stomach drops before your dog has even seen it.\u003c\/strong\u003e If walks have become the worst part of your day, this book gives you a clear, kind plan you can start today, without weekly trainer fees, helper dogs, expensive kit or harsh corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of dogs who bark, lunge or freeze on the lead at other dogs, people, runners or cyclists, whether the cause is fear, frustration or over-excitement. It includes guidance for big or strong dogs, frustrated greeters, flats and rural lanes, and owners moving away from prong or choke collars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will do with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix weeks, one main job per week, each with a 10-minute \"minimum day\" and a 20–30-minute \"full day\":\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e stop the rehearsals with quieter routes, better timing and the right equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e read your dog and map the distance at which it can still learn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 3–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e change how your dog feels about triggers with open bar, Look At That and engage–disengage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e review your progress and plan what comes next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat reactivity really is, and why feelings drive the behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety first: bites, muzzle training, pain checks and when to get professional help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe green, amber and red distance system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest, sniffing and decompression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetbacks and real-world situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking after yourself, including thinking about rehoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA printable toolkit of six tools, including a trigger log, threshold map, walk plan card and weekly tracker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary and 156 cited sources, with student theses, practitioner articles and trade-press reports marked as such\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePDF edition\u003c\/strong\u003e: fixed-page layout that keeps the plan tables and toolkit as designed; best for printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPUB edition\u003c\/strong\u003e: reflowable text for compatible e-readers and reading apps. Tables and tools are easiest to use in the PDF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth files are delivered as downloads after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is general education, not veterinary or behavioural advice for your individual dog. If your dog has bitten, has injured another animal, has changed behaviour suddenly or may be in pain, speak to your vet before using the plan. Progress is real but gradual: expect safer walks and faster recovery, not a \"fixed\" dog in six weeks. Research was checked to 9 November 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68170058137991,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/2361\/8439\/files\/Give_Them_Space_-_Reactive_Dogs.png?v=1794325022","url":"https:\/\/ebooksforthought.com\/products\/give-them-space-reactive-dogs","provider":"Ebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}