Rethinking Reactivity with Jessica Wheatcraft
A podcast designed to empower, educate, and equip the modern handler of reactive dogs. Jessica Wheatcraft is a certified dog behavior consultant dedicated to helping reactive dogs and their humans.
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| 10/21/26 |  Working With Sensitive Dogs with Emily Lewis | Are reactive dogs sensitive? Are sensitive dogs reactive? What about fearful dogs? In this conversation with Emily Lewis, CDBC from Vermont Dog Behavior we dive into what sensitivity is, and how we can best support dogs who struggle to cope with every day life. We cover: Sensitivity to handling, husbandry, and social interactionsHow sensitive dogs respond to social pressure, spatial pressure, and how social contracts steer those interactionsStrategies for helping sensitive dogs learn to feel ... | 1h 13m 11s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 |  The Emotional Toll of Living With a Reactive Dog with Jess Adam | Caring for a reactive dog, or any dog that exhibits maladaptive behaviors, is hard. It often puts a high emotional toll on the person, who may already be struggling to meet their dog's needs while trying to juggle their own lives. And worse, so many go through this journey facing judgment from people who mean well, but don't truly "get it." If you have ever felt alone on this journey, this one is for you. 👉 In this episode, I talk with Jess Adam from Handlers and Humans about: What the ... | 1h 06m 27s | ||||||
| 8/11/26 |  Barking at Delivery People with Kiki Yablon | Alert barking. Territorial barking. Attention barking. Demand barking. There are many "types" of barking that occur inside of the home, but what is actually happening in these scenarios? Why do these types of barking occur so frequently, and why it so hard to get dogs to stop? In this episode we cover: - How to unpack barking to identify what is maintaining that behavior - How the environment is reinforcing your dog - Strategies for reducing barking towards foot traffic and delivery peo... | 1h 08m 25s | ||||||
| 7/24/26 |  How Humans Have Created Reactivity with Kapil Patwardhan | You might be wondering - what do free living dogs have to do with leash reactivity? Before the current life we have with pet dogs in Western countries, dogs were free living. And in many countries around the world including India, Turkey, and Mexico, you will still find tens of millions of free living dogs whose lives are drastically different than those of pet dogs in the U.S. What does it mean for a dog to have a good life? Is it the autonomy to move about as they please? Or is ... | 1h 09m 41s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Why You Should Run from Engage/Disengage with Katrina Per-Carruthers | Katrina wrote a really fantastic blog post called Why You Should Run From Engage/Disengage. Quick caveat, it's not because she doesn't like the protocol. In this episode, Katrina and I discuss: Contingencies in training - what they are and how to analyze themHow the execution of open bar/closed bar and engage/disengage can actually create unintended consequences for reactive dogsHow to determine whether or not your procotol is workingWhy and how high value food can be coercive for dogsA... | 1h 08m 05s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  ACE Freework with Kim Palermo | We're starting this new season with a discussion on ACE Freework. ACE stands for Animal Centered Education, and it was started by Sarah Fisher. Sadly, Sarah is no longer with us, but I know how much her work has meant to people and how impactful it has been for dogs, and I didn't want to miss an opportunity to talk about it. We're joined by the lovely Kim Palermo, who helps us break down ACE Freework, what it is, how it's beneficial, and so much more. Get on the waitlist for Reactivity ... | 58m 52s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  Stranger Directed Reactivity with Lisa Mullinax | Join the leash reactivity mentorship starting March 22nd This episode is all about dogs that bark/lunge/growl at strangers, both on walks and inside the home. Lisa and I discuss: The difference between reactivity and aggressionHow to help dogs with stranger directed aggression acclimate to new peopleWhy "first impressions" are so important for these casesHow to tell if the dog is actually comfortable around a guestWhat to teach dogs who are reactive on leash towards peopleAnd so much moreAbou... | 1h 14m 54s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 |  Why You Can't Rule Out Pain in Dogs with Micaela Young and Mercedes Sonnier | Get on the waitlist for the next leash reactivity mentorship! Washington area folks – sign up for the seminar with Micaela and Mercedes here! Find the resource links mentioned in this episode here. Behavior issues in dogs are almost always symptoms of other underlying issues. So when we focus only on the behavior issue itself, we’re missing the bigger picture, often excluding interventions that would likely make a bigger impact on the dog’s behavior than training ever could. One of the most i... | 1h 29m 04s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  How to Navigate the Real World with a Reactive Dog with Dan Clark | Join me & Dan LIVE for a 2 day reactive dog workshop in Livermore, CA from February 14th-15th. Learn more and sign up here. Join the waitlist for the March 15th cohort for the Leash Reactivity Mentorship for Professionals AND get $50 off. If you have a reactive dog and you're out in the real world with them, it might feel like you are walking through a minefield. You have to keep track of and account for so many things - yourself, your dog, and whatever is going on in the... | 1h 20m 44s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 |  What Counter Conditioning Is Meant To Do with Dr. Simon Gadbois | If you do a Google search on how to counter condition reactive behaviors on leash, it spits out a simplified version of the process. Use super high value treats, make sure your dog is under threshold, feed your dog when they notice another dog, and with time you'll change your dog's emotional state from a negative one to a positive one. Sounds great, right! So then why is it that some people will do this for years, and not get that result? Is it possible that people just don't hav... | 1h 15m 22s | ||||||
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| 12/11/25 |  Getting More Successful Outcomes with Clients with Jeff Silverman | Dog trainers - ever wonder if you could be serving your clients better? In this episode I wanted to zoom out and look at dog training from the lens of the services we are providing for our clients, and how we can get better outcomes. I bring in Jeff Silverman from Training Tracks in Cincinnati, Ohio to unpack: How to build rapport with clients from the beginningWhy having a variety of services is necessary to meet your client's needs more effectivelyCreating clarity around the role of t... | 1h 03m 24s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 |  All Barks Are Not Equal with Liz Randall | BLACK FRIDAY SALE for dog professionals! From now until 12/5. Get $75 off the self study or $250 off the private: Reactivity Refined Course and Mentorship. Herding breeds are special dogs. Highly intelligent, sensitive, and with a die hard work ethic, they aren't designed for pet dog homes. What one might think of as reactivity in a herding breed, someone else might see natural behaviors we have bred them for. Why is it that herding breeds tend to display reactive behaviors more than ot... | 1h 00m 49s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 |  Reactivity in Newly Adopted Dogs with Tom Candy | Why is it that some dogs enter a new home and begin to develop reactivity, seemingly out of nowhere? This often comes as a surprise to their new families, who weren't expecting to dive into a life with a reactive dog. In this episode, I bring in Tom Candy to help unpack what is going on in these scenarios. We discuss: What the general public doesn't know about the animal sheltering world What contributes to a dog's behavior changing in a new homeHow to actively prevent reactivity from de... | 1h 19m 28s | ||||||
| 10/18/25 |  What You Always Wanted to Know About Muzzles with Amy Creaven | Muzzles are stigmatized, because they are often associated with dogs who are aggressive. But the truth is, dogs wear muzzles for many reasons. Muzzles can give dogs more freedom, humans more peace of mind, and a safer community for all to live in. In this episode, I talk with Amy Creaven, owner of Trust Your Dog, a company that makes custom biothane products to expand your dog's world. We dive into all aspects of muzzles and training including: How to ensure your muzzle is bite proofMuz... | 1h 03m 17s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 |  Gamify Your Walks - How to Find Safety, Joy, and Relief Among Stressors with Alisha Ardiana | I help both pet parents and dog professionals successfully address leash reactivity by asking the right questions, uncover what’s missing, and build solutions tailored to their unique needs. Imagine being a dog walker for reactive dogs in one of the densest cities in the United States - San Francisco. And then, imagine walking those dogs on 10-20 foot leashes. How do you balance giving a reactive dog the choice to move away from things that worry them, while also keeping th... | 1h 13m 01s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 |  Conditioning Resilience for Reactive Dogs with Bobbie Bhambree | Join the leash reactivity mentorship starting this September 7th. Spots are going quickly! Reactive dogs face a lot of stressors in their daily lives, and for many, their ability to "bounce back" gets worse with time. What is resilience? What is going on when a dog's resilience is low? How can you help condition your dog to increase their resilience? In this episode I talk with Bobbie Bhambree CDBC, CPDT-KA on her and Dr. Kathy Murphy's Reframing Resilience framework. We cover: The ne... | 47m 00s | ||||||
| 8/3/25 |  Why Your Dog Isn't Responding to You with Jessica Wheatcraft | What is going on when a dog can stay responsive on their walk, UNTIL another dog comes around? I'm back with another solo episode, where I break down this scenario and help you better understand why your dog cannot respond to you, and what you can do about it. I cover: Proofing behaviors and why you probably haven't prepared your dog as much as you think you haveHow to be more effective at teaching your dog to respond to you around distractionsHow to understand the criteria you are setting, a... | 39m 34s | ||||||
| 7/25/25 |  Where Do Dogs Come From? With Dr. Jessica Perry Hekman | Sign up for the leash reactivity mentorship for professionals that begins September 7th. Imagine a world where the average dog is healthy - both physically and behaviorally, for the majority of their lives. Imagine a world where shelters aren't overflowing with dogs because there are plenty of suitable homes for them. Imagine a world where it is the norm to live with a dog who goes through life without experiencing chronic behavior challenges. Where would these dogs come from? We'... | 55m 37s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 |  Nerding Out on Thresholds with Sarah Shapiro Ward | Follow the Rethinking Reactivity Podcast on FB and IG. Join the waitlist for the leash reactivity mentorship and be the first to know when registration opens AND get $50 off. Thresholds are a concept, not something concrete, so it can be difficult to have a consensus as to what they actually are. To make this even more confusing, there are many types of thresholds that a dog can cross. In this episode, Sarah and I do our best to break this topic down. We discuss: Sarah's framewo... | 1h 20m 38s | ||||||
| 7/4/25 |  Finding the Nuances and Getting Personal with Michael Shikashio | Follow the Rethinking Reactivity Podcast on FB and IG Join the waitlist for the leash reactivity mentorship and be the first to know when registration opens AND get $50 off. What happens when you get two behavior consultants and long time friends talking dogs, behavior, and life? In this episode, I talk with Michael Shikashio CDBC on a wide range of topics, while getting a bit philosophical along the way. Hear us discuss: How he differentiates reactivity and aggressionThresholds in beha... | 1h 11m 32s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 |  A Client's Journey with Laura Hanrahan | There are very few people who purposefully seek out a reactive dog to bring into their home - for most people, they find themselves in that scenario unexpectedly. And so their journey begins, seeking help for them and their dog, while trying to navigate a wide range of emotions about their situation. In today's episode, I bring in a client I worked closely with, to get her perspective on life with her reactive dog and what that journey was like, including the time we spent together.&nbs... | 42m 39s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 |  Set Ups and Avoiding Common Mistakes with Jessica Wheatcraft | Utilizing set ups with an assistant and a helper dog, rather than relying on dogs from the general public, can be a critical component for many reactive dogs and their progress. In this episode I discuss: What set ups are What you need to execute a set up successfully5 common mistakes to avoid when executing set upsHow to know when a dog is ready to move beyond set ups and into real life applications Q&A from listenersResources: The 3 Ds in dog training articles: Blog by ... | 37m 27s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 |  Reactive Dogs are Captive Dogs with Kim Brophey | The notion of pet dogs being captive dogs is sure to stir up some emotions. But the truth is, the lifestyle of your average pet dog in the U.S. has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and this hasn't been a long enough time for our dogs to adjust. Could this help explain why there are so many dogs with behavior challenges these days? In this episode, I bring in Kim Brophey FDM, CDBC, CPDT-KA to discuss how our modern lifestyles aren't matching up to the needs of our dogs.&nb... | 59m 03s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 |  Unpacking the Term Reactivity with Laurie Lawless | The term reactivity is a label, that is used to describe a variety of behaviors. And because it's a label, your definition of reactivity is likely different from someone else's. In this episode, I bring in Laurie Lawless CDBC, CPDT-KA to discuss what reactivity means to each of us, with both pet dogs and shelter dogs. We also unpack the term by discussing: What behaviors are commonly described as reactiveWhy it's so important to look beyond labels for dogs and understand them as individ... | 50m 52s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 |  The Neurobiology of Frustration with Daniel Shaw | If you have a dog who is reactive on leash, you may have wondered if they were feeling frustrated. And you're probably right - frustration is often a big component for dogs who are displaying leash reactivity. But what exactly is frustration, and what is going on inside of a dog's body while they're experiencing it? What can we do to help dogs cope better with frustration? In this episode I bring in Daniel Shaw, MSc CDBC to unpack the neurobiology of frustration. We discuss: What neuros... | 54m 14s | ||||||
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Chart history for Rethinking Reactivity with Jessica Wheatcraft
Peaked at #101 in Denmark, currently #101 in Denmark.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Denmark | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| Ireland | — | #199 | #199 | — |
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2 placements across 2 markets.
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2 placements across 2 markets.