How to make your dog reactive
There are different types of reactivity but one of the most common reasons dogs become reactive is through handling errors. Typically from puppyhood owners are told they must socialize their dog to as many people and dogs as possible. This is bad advice and is what creates reactivity through frustration. By doing this you are basically setting a precedent to your dog that they will get to interact with every person and dog they see. If for any reason this cant happen, for example that person or dog is on the other side of a busy road, the dog becomes frustrated at being restrained on the lead. We call this barrier frustration. The barrier is the lead. Socialization is not allowing your dog to interact, its about being neutral to these things. teach neutrality not interaction
Engagement Training
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