06/08/2026
From bird reactive to bird neutral đŚâĄď¸đ
This dog started out reacting every time it saw birds. Instead of avoiding the trigger, we taught the dog how to stay calm, make good decisions, and remain engaged with the handler around increasing levels of distraction.
Remember: donât rush this process. Start at a distance where your dog can stay successful, reward calm behaviour, and gradually decrease that distance over time. The goal isnât to stop your dog from noticing birdsâitâs to teach them they donât need to react to them.
Every calm repetition builds confidence. đ