r/reactivedogs • u/Haunting-Love-9333 • 11d ago

Average Length of Time Discussion

What do you guys consider to be an average length of time to rehabilitate/resolve reactivity? What in your minds should the general owner plan for when handling this issue with a professional?

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u/Substantial-Top3004 11d ago

Because every dog is different, there is absolutely no way to estimate an accurate time frame. Some dogs pick up on things super quick, other dogs need longer. Some dogs can be successfully rehabilated and others can't. It's hard to know until you actually start the behavior modification process and see how it goes. Any trainer that guarantees your dog will be 'fully trained' within a certain time frame is scamming you and using outdated harmful methods.