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What not to do with reactive dogs?
Aracely Beahan
2025-07-07 06:31:10
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Don't add extra tension to the lead if you encounter a trigger. Calmly move your dog away, trying luring them away with a tasty treat or favourite toy to play with. Avoid triggers while you’re working on changing their emotions by choosing quiet places and times for walks, when possible. If your dog feels fearful or anxious around other dogs or people, they may try to hide or get away from them, so it's best to keep them on a lead when needed. Consistently use reward-based training methods to help your dog. Reward calm behaviour and practice focus training to help them pay attention to you.
Garfield Trantow
2025-06-27 12:27:28
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Don’t Go to the Problem Area and Challenge your Dog.
Don’t Expect your Dog to “Just Get Over It”.
Don’t Look for a Single Solution.
Don’t go into Reactive Situations without Super Solid Basics.
Don’t Ignore Your Dog’s Signals.
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Anita Boyle
2025-06-27 11:19:21
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Dogs can be reactive to a range of triggers and it’s important to recognise which ones your dog is particularly reactive to. These triggers can include things like new people, children, or other dogs. If it’s new people that worries your dog, you could ask them not to force an interaction with your dog when they come into your home. Fearful dogs use their body language to communicate that they are uncomfortable and would like more space away from whatever it is they’re afraid of. Ignoring these signs can lead to more reactive behaviours such as growling, barking, and sometimes snapping towards whatever they are afraid of. If you are struggling to safely maintain your dog – whether in your home or out on a walk – we advise you seek advice from a behaviourist for support. You can also teach your dog to wear a muzzle. Do not force interactions with your dog when they are reactive, instead, give them space and consider using a ‘this way’ cue to remove them from the area around the trigger.