Your dog isn't choosing to bark and lunge, so why are you training like he is?
The Rewire Method™ the missing piece to help your reactive dog without a treat scatter, waiting for to disengage or Obedience drills.
Learn how to decrease emotional intensity so your dog can look and be neutral using the Barkaholics 4-step Rewire Method™ I've used with reactive dogs for 15 years.
No more piecing together treat scatters, obedience commands, disengagement exercises and random advice. Know what to do first, when to progress, when to make training easier, and what to do to rewire your dog's reactive emotions.
"But your program has changed our lives."
Seeing a dog on a walk used to be so stressful.
I SEE YOU...
You've tried everything
And none of it actually changed how your dog feels
✔️ BAT.
✔️ Engage/disengage.
✔️ Treat scatters.
✔️ Look at Me.
✔️ Leave It.
✔️ Heel.
✔️ U-turns.
✔️ More distance.
✔️ More exposure.
✔️ Better treats.
You've collected a LOT of reactive-dog training advice.
But has anyone given you the progression?
What comes first?
How to decrease emotional intensity?
When should you make it harder?
When should you make it easier?
What should recovery look like?
What do you do after a reaction?
How do you know if the emotion is actually changing?
Barkaholics doesn't give you another technique to add to the pile. It gives you the process that stops the guessing.
All the while you feel...
- Disappointed that your dog can't behave
- Judged, ashamed and hopeless when your dog "goes off"
- Mad at your dog for not listening
- Frustrated because TikTok and Instagram hacks don't work for you
AND NOTHING HAS REALLY WORKED, HAS IT?
because traditional training focuses on behavior - not emotion
It distracts your dog from looking
It punishes the barking
It uses commands like Sit
But Barkaholics is different, we don't use any of those - we rewire the dog's emotional response.
MOST WON'T TELL YOU THIS BUT
Obedience training doesn't work for reactivity
What Is Reactivity, Really?
Reactivity isn’t disobedience.
It’s not dominance.
And it’s definitely not your fault.
Reactivity is an emotional response—usually fear or excitement—to dogs or people.
When your dog feels trapped on leash and overwhelmed, their only option is to “act threatening” in hopes the scary thing goes away.
That’s why they Bark. Lunge. Growl.
But here’s the truth:
You can’t punish fear out of a dog.
You have to change how the dog feels about the trigger.
AFTER 3 YEARS OF OBEDIENCE CLASSES
this Barkaholics student said..
"My biggest accomplishment is that Mabel no longer acts like a lunatic on walks. Now she walks calmly and looks up at me."
Patti C.
HERE'S WHAT MIGHT COME AS A SURPRISE TOO
Just Because You're Using Treats Doesn't Mean You're Counterconditioning
I use food in reactive-dog training.
But food is a tool. Treats aren't the process.
A dog can eat treats and still be afraid.
A dog can Sit and still be tense.
A dog can look away and still be worried about the dog across the street.
And a dog can stop barking without actually feeling safer.
That's why I don't measure emotional change simply by whether your dog ate, obeyed a command, disengaged or stayed quiet.
I look at the dog.
Is the body becoming softer?
Is the emotional intensity decreasing?
Can the dog process the trigger?
Can they recover?
And what happens on the next repetition?
We used treats in both of these pictures, but the dog looks very intense in one picture and more relaxed in the other.
DECREASING INTENSITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN DISTANCE
Your Dog May Not Need Better Treats. The Training May Be Too Intense.
Then explain simply:
Imagine your dog's emotional intensity on a scale from 1–10.
At a 3, your dog notices another dog but can process what's happening.
At a 6, the body is becoming more tense.
At an 8, they're locked on and escalating.
At a 10, they're barking and lunging.
Most people are trying to train at 8, 9 and 10.
They're pulling out treats, asking for commands, waiting for disengagement or trying to redirect after the emotional response is already underway.
That's not where I want to start.
Inside Rewire, we systematically decrease the intensity so your dog can have a different experience:
Stress → Recovery.
Stress → Recovery.
Stress → Recovery.
Then we gradually increase difficulty
Before:
"I would definitely call Lorkin totally reactive. When he goes off, it's like he wants to kill the other dog."
After:
"We're seeing positive changes. A man with another German Shepherd Dog stopped to comment....we were able to walk closer within about 18 feet of his dog without an issue. Lorkin even laid down."
SKIPPING THIS MEANS YOU'RE NOT CHANGE EMOTION 👇
Yes. I WANT Your Reactive Dog Looking at Other Dogs.
That sounds backwards if you've been taught to immediately distract your dog, scatter treats or wait for disengagement.
But in the Barkaholics, Rewire Method™, looking isn't automatically the problem.
What happens next is what matters.
Does your dog's emotional intensity continue climbing?
Or can your dog look, process what they're seeing and recover?
My goal isn't to spend your dog's life teaching them to avoid looking at dogs.
My goal is for your dog to be able to look at another dog and remain neutral so that you don't need treats forever.
You Can't Control the Difficulty on a Normal Walk
A slow-moving senior dog 50 feet away isn't the same trigger as a young dog bouncing at the end of the leash.
A dog quietly walking away isn't the same as a dog staring at yours.
And a dog suddenly appearing around a corner is another level entirely.
That's why “just stay under threshold” can leave owners confused. The intensity is constantly changing.
Rewire gives you a progression instead of leaving the environment to choose the difficulty for you.
WHAT IF YOU JUST DO THIS LATER?
Waiting Doesn't Give Your Dog a Break From Practicing Reactivity
Every time your dog has another intense barking and lunging episode, they're getting another repetition of that response.
Bark.
Lunge.
The other dog eventually disappears.
The pattern gets practiced again.
And practiced responses can become more established over time.
Each reaction is rewiring your dog's brain that dog's ARE scary.
That's why I don't want you spending another year becoming better at avoiding dogs while the underlying response stays the same.
The sooner you begin creating different experiences, the sooner you can begin building a different pattern and rewiring your dog's brain in the direction you want, dogs = neutral.
You don't need to panic.
But waiting isn't a training plan.
THE PART YOU'VE BEEN MISSING...
The Emotional Rewiring Method™
Reactive dogs don’t need more exposure, more obedience, or more pressure.
They need you to help them rewire their emotions and changes how they feel — in the right order.
This is the same rewire process I’ve used with private reactive dog clients for over 15 years — simplified so you can follow it step by step.
Here’s what makes Barkaholics different:
The 4 Step Rewire Method
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Understanding Why
Understand what's driving your dog's reaction and learn what their body is telling you so that you stop wasting time on what won't change emotions. -
Building Confidence & Safety
Build the emotional foundation before asking your dog to handle difficult triggers. -
Decrease Intensity
Create carefully planned experiences your dog can process and recover from without escalating by controlling the environment (don't worry, I'll tell you how to do this). -
Real-World Repetition
Take the work into actual walks and real life so your dog learns to look at other dogs without barking and lunging during your every day walks.
The order matters.
Most reactive-dog owners are trying to solve Step 4 first.
Another dog appears unexpectedly on a walk, and NOW you're trying to train.
Barkaholics prepares your dog for Step 4 before asking them to succeed at Step 4.
Ready to...
Feel empowered when training
Be proud of your dog
Enjoy walks with your dog
👆This is how other students describe how they feel
Changing your dog starts with you. Are you ready?
INTRODUCING
BARKAHOLICS
A proven step-by-step process to teach your dog that it's safe to look - and stay calm
Designed specifically for reactive dogs and the people who love them.
Get the same step-by-step process I've used with private reactive dog clients for over 15 years.
Finally enjoy walking your dog
What’s Inside the Barkaholics Program?
✅ Step-by-step video lessons to rewire your dog's emotional response
✅ Real-world examples showing dogs learning to look calmly at triggers
✅ Simple confidence building behaviors that lower anxiety
✅ Weekly structure so you always know what to do next
You don’t need perfect timing, a perfectly calm dog, or special equipment.
You just need the right sequence.
Choose How Much Support You Want
Every option includes the complete Rewire Method™.
You're not choosing between training methods. You're choosing how much access you want while implementing it.
Not sure which option to choose?
Start with the level of support that feels safest right now.
Every option follows the same Structured Process to Rewire Your Dog’s Emotions — the difference is how much guidance you want along the way.
If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, choosing more support is not a failure — it’s often the fastest path forward.
Can a reactive anxious Golden Retriever change?
See how Bruce and his mom did in the Barkaholics Program
"I was really surprised that there was not any lunging at all...I'm so proud of him."
Ready to enjoy walking your dog?
LET'S DIG INTO THE DETAILS
Here's how it all shakes out...
Understanding the brain - Week 1
Build Safety - Week 2
Decreasing Intensity - Week 3 & 4
Real World Repetition- Week 5 & 6
AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BONUSES
Extra Tools for Faster Emotional Change
BONUS #1: EMERGENCY REACTIVITY TOOLKIT -
calm your dog in seconds when stress spikes
Value $197
BONUS #2: STRESS FREE WALKS WITHOUT TRAINING -
Let your dog decompress and enjoy walks now without training
Value $97
BONUS #3: THE PLAN FOR DOGS THAT AREN'T TREAT MOTIVATED -
Value $197
BONUS #4: CALMING BEHAIVORS & MORE
Value $297
Don't spend $1000's on private training when you can do it yourself.
WANNA HEAR
What other reactive dog owners had to say?
"Thank you for your great instructions. I've worked through the first 2 weeks of the Barkaholics Class. Sven is doing much better around dogs and human triggers. We had a big success today with two human guests and he didn't bark, growl or lunge at them. My familiy said, "Mom, it is working!" I've trained dogs before but Sven is different. Thank you for your great instruction."
Zoe A.
"We got Bosley right before the covid lockdown. He came from Armenia. We were going to do private lessons but did Barkaholics because of the lockdown. We watched the videos and followed the instructions and it worked! We're so excited that Bosley is calm around dogs now. I love taking him to horse shows around other dogs. I'm glad this program was available and affordable."
Joanna R.
LET'S WRAP IT ALL UP
Here's what you get when you join.
The Barkaholics Protocol – $497 (online)
✅ Bonus #1: Emergency Reactivity Toolkit – $197
✅ Bonus #2: Stress-Free Walk Formula – $97
✅ Bonus #3: For Dogs That Aren’t Treat Motivated – $197
✅ Bonus #4: Personalized Behavior Assessment – $197
✅ Bonus #5: Calming Behaviors Access + Updates – $297
😮 Total Value: $1,500
🙌 Today’s Price: $297
There is no price to finally enjoying walking your dog but you can save $1000's on private training and stop wasting time trying to figure it out on your own. Enroll in the Barkaholics Program now.
Start Barkaholics Today for $297
Imagine you & your dog in a year, this will be in the past and you'll be so happy that you helped your dog live a stress free life.
*the prices of Barkaholics will go up in 3 days
OUR COMMITMENT:
We will devote our full effort toward helping you
As a certified professional dog trainer, it would be unethical to guarantee a specific behavior or outcome. Every reactive dog is different.
What I can promise is this: you’ll receive the same proven method I’ve used with clients for years — along with support if you get stuck.
If you complete the lessons, ask for feedback, and still feel stalled, I’ll continue supporting you inside the group until you and your dog make progress.
This work requires participation and consistency. For that reason, refunds are not offered once program access is granted.
If you’re willing to do the work, you won’t be doing it alone.
Hi, I'm Sherry, the founder of the Barkaholics Program
Like you, I struggled with my reactive dogs. I was frustrated by the lack of quality and practical training advice.
I tried countless methods and watched hours of videos, only to find vague advice and theory without instruction.
Finally, I found a solution that rewires a dog's emotional response. I used it with my dogs and with thousands of clients dog's.
I created this program so that you can have access to all the steps without paying for private training, which is exactly what I would have wanted 16 years ago with Sadie.
STILL HERE?
Good. Your Dog Eventually Has to Learn With YOU
Even if someone else trains your dog, your dog's reactivity happens in your life:
on your street,
on your walks,
around the dogs you encounter.
That's why I want YOU to understand the process.
The goal isn't to make you dependent on a trainer forever.
It's to teach you how to read your dog, adjust the training and know what to do next.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Barkaholics different from other programs?
Do I need a stooge dog or a long line?
How much time will training take?
My dog isn't food motivated, will this still work?
What if I get stuck or have a question?
How long do I have access to the program?
How can I trust this program to solve my problem?
No questions! I'm ready for this!
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