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Jessica Wheatcraft
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Brain and Behaviour
Episode 9 - Rethinking Reactivity with Jessica Wheatcraft
Guest BioJessica Wheatcraft is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant with over 20 years of experience in training and behaviour. She is the founder of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training in San Diego and specializes in helping dogs with fear, aggression, and reactivity. Jessica’s approach combines deep behavioural knowledge with a strong focus on coaching and supporting both dogs and their humans. She is also an instructor for the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and a mentor to trainers across the U.S.Episode SummaryIn this episode, Jessica Wheatcraft dives in...
2025-07-30
57 min
Rethinking Reactivity
Where Do Dogs Come From? With Dr. Jessica Perry Hekman
Follow the Rethinking Reactivity Podcast on FB and IG and join me for behind the scenes content, resources on how to help reactive dogs, and more!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 t...
2025-07-25
55 min
Rethinking Reactivity
Nerding Out on Thresholds with Sarah Shapiro Ward
Follow the Rethinking Reactivity Podcast on FB and IG and join me for behind the scenes content, resources on how to help reactive dogs, and more!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 d...
2025-07-11
1h 20
Rethinking Reactivity
Finding the Nuances and Getting Personal with Michael Shikashio
Follow the Rethinking Reactivity Podcast on FB and IGJoin 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 behaviorWhy empathy is so important with clients (a...
2025-07-04
1h 11
Rethinking Reactivity
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. For Pet Professionals:The ...
2025-06-25
42 min
Rethinking Reactivity
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 Sus...
2025-06-14
37 min
Rethinking Reactivity
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. We talk ab...
2025-05-30
59 min
Rethinking Reactivity
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 individualsHow we determine a reactive dog's motivations to better understand the function of t...
2025-05-21
50 min
Rethinking Reactivity
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 neuroscience is, and how it applies to modifying d...
2025-05-15
54 min
Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast
Jessica Wheatcraft - "A Closer Look at Circle Work"
Give this episode a listen to learn a bit more about Jessica, her background, what Circle Work is and what led her to develop it!
2025-04-19
40 min
Cookie Crumbles Canine
Episode 12: Leash Reactivity with Jessica Wheatcraft
In this episode we interview the Behavior Consultant Jessica Wheatcraft about training leash reactive dogs. We discuss what is leash reactivity, what are some of the factors that go through our brain when we're handling these cases, and Jessica explains how she developed course circles.Thank you so much for joining us! If you like what you hear, please hit the subscribe button. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us at our Cookie Crumbles Canine Facebook Page or email us at cookiecrumblescanine@gmail.com. Links: - https://www.jessicawheatcraft.com/ - https...
2024-05-06
00 min
Dogs Unknown
Don't Worry, She's Friendly
Leash reactivity (lunging and barking at dogs and people) is one of the most common issues people come to us for help with, and so many of our clients experience a ton of judgment and disparaging comments from other dog owners when out on walks. People ASSUME things about them and about their dog, based on that reactivity; "What's Wrong with that dog?" or "Why does their owner allow them to keep doing that?", or "They should really get some training". In this episode we discuss why these assumptions can be exceedingly incorrect, and how y...
2023-06-05
1h 07
Dogs Unknown
Behavior Therapy: Behind the Curtain Part 2 (The Behavior Consultants)
This is Part 2 of "Behavior Therapy: Behind the Curtain". In Part 1, we had clients discuss what the behavior journey is like from their side. Today we flip the script and talk to some of our most experienced behavior consultants across INSTINCT to better understand what they do, and what can set you and your dog up for success.We discuss- What are common misconceptions about behavior consulting?- What tends to make clients successful in their behavior journey with their dog?- What are traits or beliefs that clients have that can make...
2023-05-01
1h 15
The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell
39: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: with Jessica Wheatcraft, CDBC, CPDT-KA Part 5
Send us a textPart 5 of the Aggression in Dogs Conference Mini-SeriesI talk with Jessica Wheatcraft about her work with aggression in dogs and leash reactivity. Guest: Jessica is the Owner and Director of Behavior and Training at Instinct Dog Training San Diego. She and her team help San Diego dogs and humans live better lives through practical, positive, and effective training & behavior programs.Jessica has over 15 years of training and behavior consulting experience, working with thousands of pet dogs and their families. She has specialized in behavior issues f...
2022-10-07
42 min
The Bitey End of the Dog
Jessica Wheatcraft CPDT-KA, CDBC
Dogs that bark, growl, lunge, snarl, and snap when on-leash. Also known as leash reactivity, this is one of the most common issues a dog trainer may be asked to help with. In this episode of The Bitey End of the Dog, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jessica Wheatcraft, who I consider one of the best out there on understanding and working with this issue. Jessica and I take a deep dive into the topic of leash reactivity and explore advanced concepts that we can incorporate in even...
2022-09-12
1h 07