Should you walk a reactive dog?
Larue Boyer
2025-06-27 14:39:41
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If your dog feels fearful or anxious around other dogs or people, they may try to hide or get away from them. While on-lead, they might not be able to move away or closer. You can consistently use reward-based training methods and keep them on a lead when needed. Choose quiet places and times for walks, when possible, to avoid triggers while you’re working on changing their emotions. If you encounter a trigger, calmly move your dog away, avoiding adding extra tension to the lead. Try luring them away with a tasty treat or favourite toy to play with. Reward calm behaviour. Preventing your puppy from becoming reactive is also an option, the best way to tackle reactivity is to prevent it from happening.
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