Learn to read the subtle signals that come before
the bark, lunge, and growl
the hard truth
We’ll watch actual footage of dog interactions together — including cases from Denise’s own client work — and break down exactly what’s happening beneath the surface.
What we’ll cover
What dogs are communicating long before reactivity appears — and how to catch it in real time.
Most owners can't tell the difference between a dog that's enjoying an interaction and one that's tolerating it.
The yawns, lip licks, body turns, and freezes your dog uses every single day — finally interpreted.
Reading the signals is step one. Knowing how to respond in the moment is where real change begins.

What you’ll walk away with

30 years working with reactive dogs
Denise has spent her career in the trenches with reactive dogs and the people who love them. She’s not here to sell you a program or tell you what you did wrong. She’s here to show you what your dog has been trying to tell you — and give you the tools to finally respond.
Denise has spent her career in the trenches with reactive dogs and the people who love them. She's not here to sell you a program or tell you what you did wrong. She's here to show you what your dog has been trying to tell you — and give you the tools to finally respond.