
Everyday Dog Owner.
Founder of Trail & Bone.
TWC-Certified Professional Dog Trainer.
Owner of Cochran K9 Training near Pittsburgh, PA.
But I know it doesn't always feel that way.
Not after another walk filled with tension — neighbors avoiding you, giving you the side-eye…
Or after another chaotic visit from the mailman or delivery driver…
Or when your dog goes ballistic at every passerby through the fence, car, or window…
If you're living this reality with a dog, you love more than anything, but don't know how to help…
Then I need you to know: You are not alone.
And what you're about to learn in this workshop can change everything...
The "Inside-Out Approach" that stops barking, lunging, snapping, whining, and fence-fighting at the source... instead of just managing it forever.
What “Reactivity” really is... and no, it’s not a disease, diagnosis, or disorder)
The 4 Root Causes of Reactivity... and how each of them start
Why so many professional trainers proudly admit their own dogs are still reactive... and how this explains why nothing you’ve tried has worked
The real reason your dog explodes at every passing trigger... and why it has nothing to do with the trigger itself
Why "fixing" the barking, lunging, and snapping directly always fails... and what actually works instead
The simple reason your dog ignores you the second a trigger appears... and how to use that to your advantage
Why "authority" became a dirty word in dog training... and the calm, fair version of it that actually makes your dog happier and more relaxed.
And much, much more…

The course is broken down into 7 sections of video lessons. Every step is demonstrated on-camera with real, untrained reactive dogs, so you see exactly how to do it.
You don't need prior training experience or any special tools. And it works whether you have one dog or several.
Once you enroll, you have it for life. Watch from your phone, your laptop, whatever's easiest.


This program is built for everyday owners struggling with their dogs' reactivity.
That includes:
✔️ Barking, lunging, or pulling toward other dogs, strangers, or other animals
✔️ Reactivity or chasing cars, bikes, skateboards, trains, or other moving objects
✔️ Fence fighting
✔️ Excessive barking out windows, from the car, from the crate, or behind barriers
✔️ Whining, over-arousal, or hyper-fixation anytime a trigger appears
If any of that sounds like your dog, this course was built for you. It doesn't matter how long the reactivity has been going on, how many things you've tried, or how much (or little) training experience you have.
This program is built for everyday owners struggling with their dogs' reactivity.
That includes:
✔️ Barking, lunging, or pulling toward other dogs, strangers, or other animals
✔️ Reactivity or chasing cars, bikes, skateboards, trains, or other moving objects
✔️ Fence fighting
✔️ Excessive barking out windows, from the car, from the crate, or behind barriers
✔️ Whining, over-arousal, or hyper-fixation anytime a trigger appears
If any of that sounds like your dog, this course was built for you. It doesn't matter how long the reactivity has been going on, how many things you've tried, or how much (or little) training experience you have.
IMPORTANT: Resolving Reactivity is specifically focused on reactivity. It does not address aggression, which we define as biting with the intent to cause harm.
If your dog's sole issue is true aggression, then the foundational work in this program (fulfillment, cooperation, authority, impulse control, confidence) will still help a lot. But we won't be teaching how to fix biting with intent to cause harm. It is beyond the scope of this course.
Breeds
From Chihuahuas to Great Danes, herding dogs to hunting dogs
Ages
From insecure adolescents, to
set-in-their-way seniors
Severity Levels
From nuisance barking to severe lunging and snapping
Backgrounds
From traumatized rescues to ideal family upbringings
The video below is pulled straight out of the course itself. It's the third lesson new students watch when they enroll, where Matt introduces himself, his background, and how he ended up specializing in reactivity and aggression rehabilitation.
— You'll get a feel for who Matt is, in his own words, instead of just hearing about him from me
— You'll see exactly what the course experience looks like from the inside (production quality, teaching style, pace)
— And you'll start to understand why I bet my entire business on partnering with him!







The course is structured into 7 sections, which you complete in order, at your pace. There is never any rush or pressure.
Each section builds on the last. So instead of dumping everything on you at once and hoping you figure it out, we walk you through one focused piece at a time. You learn it, you practice it with your dog, and then you move on.
This is intentional.
Reactivity isn't fixed by a single technique. It's fixed by a process of building one pillar at a time, stacking them on top of each other. And if you skip ahead or try to shortcut the order, you'll end up frustrated with a dog who's still reactive (we've seen it happen plenty of times).
The other benefit of this structure is that you're not stuck waiting weeks to feel any progress. By the end of Section 1, your daily life with your dog already starts to feel easier. By the end of Section 3, your relationship with them has fundamentally shifted. And by Section 6, you're directly addressing the reactivity head-on with full confidence.
It's a path that meets you where you are, and walks you all the way through to a calm, trustworthy dog.
Here's what each section covers:


Calm, Relaxing Walks
No more endless pulling, barking, or lunging. Just peaceful strolls—no matter who passes by.

Host Guests Stress-Free
Have family & friends in your home again – without being anxious and on-edge.

Peace at home.
Relax in your home without pacing, growling, or barking at every little sound.

Backyard Freedom All Day
No more fence fighting or obsessive barking. Instead they sniff around and nap in the sun, completely carefree.

Drama-Free Vet & Groomer Visits
Walk in knowing routine appointments are truly routine, your dog stays calm and cooperative from start to finish.

Explore Confidently
Hiking trails, beaches, cafes, farmers markets… you’re both finally enjoying everything life has to offer, together.

Your Dog Listens To You
When you give a command, your dog complies, even if they'd rather not. Not because they're scared of you - because they trust and respect you.

High-Level Handler Skills
You'll learn skills most dog owners (and even some trainers) never develop. And once you have them, no one can ever take them away from you.

Amaze your family, friends, and neighbors.
The people who watched you struggle, who maybe doubted it could get better, who saw you at your most frustrated... they'll ask how you did it!


Fair enough! Here's what matters most:

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