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Leash Reactivity Mentorship

  • Elevate your professional practice with the Leash Reactivity Mentorship for Professionals, a program specifically designed to help you master the complexities of leash reactivity cases. 
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Get the support you’ve been looking for.

Gain the confidence to handle your most challenging cases with ease and expertise.

Discover how to deliver meaningful results to ensure your clients are more satisfied than ever.

Refine your business model to turn your passion for helping reactive dogs into a thriving and sustainable professional success.

Designed for Dog Trainers

The Leash Reactivity Mentorship for Professionals helps you refine your skills and ensure success for every dog-human team you work with.

“The Leash Reactivity Mentorship program is outstanding and I highly recommend to dog professionals who want to increase their knowledge base. Jessica adeptly guides participants through the nuances of working with leash-reactive dogs, from initial client engagement to the completion of the training process.” – Kim Guy

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The Leash Reactivity Mentorship is for you if…

  • You’ve mastered the basics, but complex leash reactivity cases still leave you second-guessing yourself.
  • You’re tired of theory alone and want real-world, practical guidance you can apply immediately.
  • You want a mentor who has your back — someone to guide you through tricky cases and offer perspective when you need it most.
  • You’re committed to helping both dogs and humans thrive, not just checking boxes on training exercises.
  • You want to elevate your skills, grow your business, and become a trusted specialist in reactive dog cases.
  • You crave insights that challenge your assumptions and help you refine your approach.
Every trainer who enrolls gains tools to see the full picture, connect with clients more effectively, and create lasting progress for every dog-human team they work with.
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Your Options

Whether you prefer to learn solo, within a group, or benefit from a personalized mentorship — every path gives you what you need to succeed. 

CEUs: IAABC 26.25 • CCPDT 26.25 • KPA 26

Flexible payment options

Self Study Course ($469)

For the independent learner. You’ll explore my full framework in the self study course, Reactivity Refined. From assessment to real world application — with lifetime access.

  • CEUs: IAABC 26.25 • CCPDT 26.25 • KPA 26
  • All 10 modules
  • Real case studies and applied strategies
  • Consultation frameworks and info-gathering templates
  • 22+ hours of structured content
  • Numerous case studies covering a wide range of reactive dogs and situations
  • Lifetime access to the course, including updates and guest expert segments
  • Extra resources to deepen your learning
  • Option to upgrade to mentorship at any time
  • Flexible payment options
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Group Mentorship ($699)

For trainers who learn best through collaboration.
 You’ll move through the course on your own time, and then join a group of like-minded professionals for guided mentorship meetings and discussions in the online community. 

  • CEUs: IAABC 26.25 • CCPDT 26.25 • KPA 26
  • Everything from self study PLUS:
  • 12 month mentorship
  • Access to private online community
  • Biweekly, live mentorship meetings
  • Feedback and guidance on your own cases
  • Replay library so you never miss out
  • Bonus case studies in the mentorship meetings
  • Special guest presentations
  • Extra resources to deepen your learning
  • Flexible payment options
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Personalized Mentorship ($1449)

 For the trainer
who’s ready to go all in.
 The Personalized Mentorship includes access to the group mentorship, plus 10 private coaching sessions for extra support, individual feedback, and the depth that turns understanding into proficiency.
 

  • CEUs: IAABC 26.25 • CCPDT 26.25 • KPA 26
  • Everything in self study PLUS:
  • 10 1:1 coaching sessions over Zoom
  • Access to biweekly group mentorship meetings
  • Access to private online community
  • Video reviews
  • Personalized case reviews and follow-ups
  • Custom behavior plan feedback
  • Flexible scheduling and accountability
  • Support for all things behavior consulting. No topic is off the table!
  • Extra resources to deepen your learning
  • Flexible payment options
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Proof That It Works

Trainers who finally stopped guessing — and started growing.

"...A masterclass in wisdom, empathy, and real-world problem-solving."

“Jessica Wheatcraft’s leash reactivity course is a masterclass in wisdom, empathy, and real-world problem-solving. It’s hands-down one of the best investments I’ve made in my professional development! Jessica walks you through a wide range of scenarios – from straightforward to complex cases – guiding you from initial assessment to successful resolution. She has built her program on tried and true behavior modification techniques, making them more effective and efficient in our modern world. It just makes so much sense!”

Jennifer Thornburg CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP

"This experience has been exceptional..."

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.

Melanie Chin CBCC, CPDT-KA 

..."One of the most valuable experiences I’ve had as a dog trainer"

I just completed Jessica Wheatcraft’s leash reactivity course and private mentorship, and I can honestly say it was one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had as a dog trainer. As a CDBC and KPA-CTP with over a decade of self-taught experience, I’ve taken numerous courses, but none have provided the level of depth, clarity, and personalized feedback like this one. What really sets this course apart, though, is the mentorship aspect. As someone who’s been largely self-educated, it was incredibly helpful to get direct, thoughtful feedback from a seasoned professional. Jessica was always available to guide me through real-time applications, offering practical suggestions that were tailored to the specific dogs I was working with. 

Jessica provides a service that is desperately needed in the dog training industry—an opportunity for professionals to receive expert guidance while still applying the techniques to their own work. I highly recommend it to any dog trainer looking to take their practice to the next level.

Dan Clark CDBC, KPA-CTP

..."Has finally given me the knowledge and confidence I felt I was missing"

At the time of writing this review, I had three years of being a certified
dog trainer under my belt. But I couldn’t bring myself to take on reactive dog clients myself. Something was holding me back – I was still lacking the confidence and knowledge I felt I needed to take on these clients. I decided to do something about it and found my way to Jessica’s course! This course has finally given me the
knowledge and confidence I felt I was missing. It’s so informative and easy to follow, and Jessica goes so much into detail about the different types of reactivity and how to
address them.

Now, I feel ready to help people with reactive dogs which is what got me into this field in the first place.

Lauren Zubasic

..."build training plans and setups that are both effective and easy for clients to follow"

Jessica’s mentorship course has been a remarkable and incredibly valuable experience. Before joining the course, I often felt lost when working with leash reactivity cases. As trainers, we usually have many ideas and strategies available to us, but I sometimes struggled with how to structure them effectively and create clear, practical plans for my clients. Through Jessica’s guidance, I learned how to simplify my thinking, identify the most important foundation skills, and build training plans and setups that are both effective and easy for clients to follow. The course has given me much more confidence in my approach and has helped me become a better trainer. Jessica is kind, generous with her knowledge, and never hesitates to answer questions or offer support. Her ability to break down complex cases into manageable, achievable steps has been invaluable. I highly recommend this course to any trainer looking to improve their skills, particularly when working with leash reactivity and behaviour cases. I am incredibly grateful for everything I have learned. 

Betty V

The Mentorship in Action

What's in the Course

A comprehensive system that fills in the gaps

22 hours of content filled with videos of real life cases showing the steps from start to finish. Segments from guest experts including Daniel Shaw MSc, CDBC, Laurie Lawless, CDBC and more!

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Assessing Leash Reactive Dogs

What to look for when assessing reactive dogs, and how this information shapes your overall plan moving forward

Develop an understanding as to how and why specific approaches work, and whether they are appropriate for an individual dog

How to build rapport, and collaborate with your clients to get them on your side and following your recommendations

How to approach and work with the dog’s medical care team to optimize your client’s progress

How to build programs that result in successful outcomes, while increasing revenue for your business

Get faster, more robust behaviors from the dogs you work with by elevating your reinforcement strategies

Teaching clients how to successfully manage their dogs in public, and execute proper leash mechanics

Deepen your knowledge of thresholds, criteria and environmental cues.

How to expose a reactive dog to triggers while setting them (and their human) up for success

Learn how to collect the right information during your initial consultation to set your programs up for success from the beginning

Guest Experts

Learn more about the guest experts featured in the course

Sarah Owings KPA-CTP

Sarah is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and long time educator. She specializes in the practical application of learning principles, transforming the lives of challenging dogs, as well as the lives of the humans that care for them. As an international speaker and regular contributor to both online and in-person conferences, she is known for innovative approaches to tough behavior problems and compassionate and insightful teaching. Sarah has written for Clean Run Magazine on topics such as stimulus control, release cues, and toy-specific cues. She currently gets her fill of what she calls “brave learning” as a member of the ClickerExpo faculty, and as a curriculum designer and instructor for two online training platforms, Tromplo and Cyber Scent Online.

Daniel Shaw MSc, CDBC

Daniel Shaw MSc, CDBC is an animal behaviourist with expertise in psychology, animal behaviour, and neuroscience. As the owner of Animal Behaviour Kent (ABK), he supports dogs and cats with behavioural challenges, provides expert witness assessments for legal cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act, and has contributed to Parliamentary discussions on dog bite reform. With a master’s degree in neuroscience, Daniel combines research with practical applications and has been featured on BBC Southeast Today, TalkTV, and LBC News. He teaches internationally on a range of topics, including aggression, frustration, and trauma in dogs, helping professionals enhance their understanding and approach to complex cases. Daniel also organizes the annual ABK Dog Behaviour Conference and runs ABK Learn, a platform offering science-based education in animal behaviour, training, and neuroscience.

Laurie Lawless CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA
Laurie Lawless (she/her), is a dedicated dog behavior expert with a passion for helping dogs overcome challenges. Canine reactivity is one of the most challenging issues that present to both her private clients and in her shelter work, and has focused much of her career on figuring out ways to reduce and resolve reactivity in a variety of contexts and environments. With a background in animal advocacy, positive reinforcement training, and sheltering, Laurie focuses on resolving complex behavior issues to keep families together and collaborates with shelters to create or enhance behavior programs.
Chris Pachel DVM, DACVB, CABC

Dr. Chris Pachel is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pachel lectures extensively both domestically and internationally, teaches courses at multiple veterinary schools in the United States, and has authored numerous articles and book chapters for veterinarians and pet owners. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. He is also a Vice-president of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training, as well as co-owner of Instinct Portland, which opened in the fall of 2020.

Meet Your Instructor

Hi! I’m Jessica Wheatcraft, CDBC. Speaker, podcast host, and dog nerd.

I’ve spent the last 20 years working with clients and their dogs in one of the busiest and most dog friendly cities, San Diego.

I believe that every reactive dog is unique and that understanding the human side of training is just as important as the dog side. I’ve spent nearly two decades refining my approach, expanding my toolbox, and developing services specifically designed for reactive dogs and their humans.

Through my course and mentorship I’ve distilled everything I’ve learned into a mentorship that empowers trainers to change the lives of their clients, and their own. 

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