Posts tagged barrier frustration
Decoding the Bark: Understanding Barrier Frustration and Leash Aggression in Dogs

Have you ever noticed how some dogs seem to bark at everyone except you? There's a reason for that. Let's break down the typical scenario: you walk by a house, the dog barks, and you keep walking. From the dog's perspective, they've successfully "chased you away." They feel powerful and effective. Every time you walk by and they bark, this behavior is reinforced. They're essentially practicing and perfecting their "I'm big and scary" routine.

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Dog Leash Aggression: Causes and Effective Training Strategies

One of the calls I get most often is about dogs that are leash reactive and dog aggressive. This could mean they make noise, bark & lunge because they are happy to see the dog or person approaching, or it could mean they are not so happy to see what's coming towards them or behind a fence they are walking past... 

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