Down Under Dog Trainer Reactivity Timeline A4 Landscape
The PDF is a visual, step‑by‑step timeline created by Down Under Dog Trainer to illustrate how a chocolate Labrador’s reactivity unfolds and can be managed. It walks the reader through eleven sequential moments, from the week before the trigger event (pre‑preparation) through the day of, travel to the location, the walk itself, the moment the dog perceives a trigger below and then above its reactivity threshold, the actual lunging reaction, the immediate corrective response, and the aftermath later that day, later that week, and finally the projected future calm walk. Each stage is paired with a photograph (dog on a bed, harnessing, car ride, park walk, seeing another dog, lunging, being redirected, resting, and calm walking) and simple icons, forming an instructional guide for owners and trainers on recognizing, assessing, and intervening in canine reactivity.
Topics
Pre‑Event Preparation: Setting the Stage the Week Before
Shows the dog resting on a bed with a calendar and the handler fitting a harness, establishing routine and readiness.
Travel Logistics: Managing the Journey to the Trigger Site
Depicts the dog secured in a car seat and the handler walking in a park, highlighting safe transport and early exposure to the environment.
Trigger Perception: Below‑Threshold vs. Above‑Threshold Cues
Contrasts images of the dog noticing another dog at a distance (below threshold) with the moment the trigger becomes salient enough to provoke a reaction (above threshold).
Reaction Management: Immediate Intervention During Lunging
Illustrates the dog lunging on leash and the handler redirecting the dog away, demonstrating the corrective technique used in the moment.
Post‑Reaction Recovery: Rest and Reflection Later That Day
Shows the dog sleeping on a bed and a calendar with marked dates, indicating downtime and tracking progress after the incident.
Future Outlook: Building Calm Walks Over Time
Ends with a photo of the handler and dog walking calmly, signaling the goal of reduced reactivity through consistent training.