I would not recommend any kind of negative reinforcement for a reactive dog - you will simply reinforce that whatever is making your dog react is in fact scary. You could potentially end up with a dog that shuts down and could become unpredictable later on.
Do some research on BAT training - this is what I have used and found success with in the past with my reactive dog. A quick google search shows me there are a few trainers in the BC area that have BAT training under their resumé - something to look into maybe.
Good luck!
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