How do you stop lead reactivity?
Elnora Reichel
2025-06-21 00:51:52
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To stop lead reactivity, it's essential to understand that when our dogs meet on leash, they are typically forced to approach head-on and are often unable to turn their bodies. Their forced body language, and our own, tell our dogs that we want to fight with one another. Most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number of behaviors designed to prevent it. These distance-increasing behaviors include barking, lunging, or growling — anything to make the threat go away. On-leash, both dogs feel trapped, unable to get away from each other. Often, owners have their dogs on tight leashes, thinking this will help if anything happens. Unfortunately, a tight leash tells your dog you're stressed, making your pup more stressed in return. Many people correct their dog for any perceived display of aggression, some may force them to sit or lie down in an approaching dog’s path thinking this will help correct the behavior.
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