evidence-based holistic training and solutions for reactive dogs
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purchase each chapter separately.
what's inside the course
This isn’t a quick-fix course. It’s the most comprehensive, evidence-based reactivity program available—built to help you and your dog feel safe, connected, and confident again.
29 In-Depth Video Lessons
Clear, structured videos and text that guide you through everything from reactivity foundations to real-world training setups, organized for busy people and sensitive dogs. Click here to see all the video titles.
The Librarian’s Research Series
Easy-to-understand video explainers that break down key studies on behavior, stress, and canine learning. So you’ll always know why the training works.
Real-World Counterconditioning Demos
See what effective training looks like in the moment, with detailed breakdowns of threshold management, handling techniques, and more.
Focus on Calmness, Not Just Obedience
Unlike most reactivity programs, this course centers emotional regulation, not suppression. You’ll teach your dog how to feel safe, not just stay quiet.
Downloadable Checklists and Printable Tools
Includes progress trackers, setup guides, and real-life troubleshooting tips for every step of your training journey.
Truly Comprehensive
Covers everything most courses leave out, like health factors, pain and reactivity, trauma-informed training, safety setups, and evidence-based decision-making.
Force-Free and Fear-Free
No aversive tools, no punishment. Clear, compassionate training grounded in behavioral science.
Lifetime Access + Future Updates Included
Return to the material any time, with new videos and refinements added as the field evolves.
What makes this course truly unique is its transparency. Every method we teach is backed by published studies, and we’ll tell you when something doesn’t have that backing, so you can make informed decisions. If you’ve tried other programs and still feel like you’re missing pieces, this is the reset you need.
Meet your trainers
KRISTA LEVAR, M.Ed
SHAWNA BASKETTE, MLIS
SHAWNA BASKETTE, MLIS
Owner of Caring K9, Krista is a subject matter expert on Crisis K9’s and has over 15 years of experience as a professional dog handler, therapy and service dog trainer. She is a CLASS evaluator through the Association for Professional Dog Trainers, a certified Therapy Dog Trainer through the International College of Canine Studies, a Cert
Owner of Caring K9, Krista is a subject matter expert on Crisis K9’s and has over 15 years of experience as a professional dog handler, therapy and service dog trainer. She is a CLASS evaluator through the Association for Professional Dog Trainers, a certified Therapy Dog Trainer through the International College of Canine Studies, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor through Do More With Your Dog! and a guest speaker across Canada on various topics including Therapy Dog Program Implementation and Utilizing Dogs in Child Interviews. She was the policy creator for the RCMP’s Victim Services Therapy Dog Program in Prince George and has provided consultation to several other victim serving agencies, school districts and community programs. Krista was awarded the BC Community Achievement Award for her work with dogs by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
SHAWNA BASKETTE, MLIS
SHAWNA BASKETTE, MLIS
SHAWNA BASKETTE, MLIS
Owner of The Dog Library, Shawna Baskette is a lifelong educator, academic leader, and devoted dog guardian with a deep commitment to evidence-based learning, for both humans and dogs. She has spent over two decades working in higher education as a college librarian and dean. Her approach to dog training is grounded in the same values th
Owner of The Dog Library, Shawna Baskette is a lifelong educator, academic leader, and devoted dog guardian with a deep commitment to evidence-based learning, for both humans and dogs. She has spent over two decades working in higher education as a college librarian and dean. Her approach to dog training is grounded in the same values that guide her professional work: critical thinking, compassion, and clarity. After navigating the challenges of reactivity firsthand, Shawna sought out the most credible research available—not just opinions or trends—and began applying what she learned with transformative results. The Dog Library and this course, Reactive Dog Reset, were born from that experience. The course reflects Shawna’s passion as a researcher, educator, and caregiver: it’s thorough, honest, and practical, combining the latest findings in behavior science with day-to-day tools that actually work. She created this course for dog guardians like herself: people who want to do right by their dogs, who care deeply, and who aren’t afraid to learn something new.