“Reactivity” in dogs refers to an excessive or overly emotional response to a specific trigger or situation. Most commonly, it is other dogs and/or people. By definition, ‘react’ is to…

Behaviour itself is made up of many things including genetics, the environment, previous learning and experiences. It is shaped by individual personalities, breed characteristics, and past interactions. Dog reactivity can…

Being on a lead can limit your dog’s ability to show natural body language, move freely (especially if the leash is tight) and it inhibits their flight response (running away…

It is possible to exacerbate these behaviours. When your dog reacts, actions like tight leashes, jerks on the lead, harsh words and exclamations/shouting can be enough to cause your dog…

Firstly, if you don’t like the behaviours your dog is displaying when they see other dogs/triggers, it’s best to not let your dog continually practice them. Unfortunately, the more a…