Training Your Reactive Dog, Part One
The thing is though, you and your dog have to learn some basic skills before we can start taking your dog out into the fray. If you can’t get your dog’s attention consistently when they’re inside the house and nothing is going on, how will you get their attention when your outside in the face of one of their triggers?
Living With a Reactive Dog, Part One
When your dog strains at the end of the leash, barking and lunging at cars, people, other dogs, bicycles, etc. it can feel frustrating and overwhelming. It can be embarrassing when you feel like everyone is staring at you and judging you for your dog’s crazy.
My Dog Barks and Lunges at Everything
Let’s talk about reactivity. You know, the kind of reactivity where your dog is straining at the end of the leash barking and lunging ferociously at whatever The Thing is that drives them crazy.