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.
Read MoreDiscover the secrets to calming your reactive dog by understanding their threshold. Learn how distance, duration, and intensity impact your dog's behavior, and how to adjust these factors to create a positive training environment. This guide provides actionable strategies to help your reactive dog thrive.
Read MoreOne 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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