Reactivity & Leash Walking

Is walking your dog frustrating? Stressful? Downright impossible?

Does your dog bark and lunge at other dogs?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, you're not alone! Have a look at the videos below.

An enjoyable on-leash walk is an elusive training goal for many dog owners.

In fact, it's one of the most common reasons people reach out to me for help.

At the extreme, walking a strong dog can be dangerous if they are reactive to dogs.

Fortunately, we have helped people with dogs of all sizes and breeds learn how to enjoy walks together. This is an art, and not all reactivity training is created equal. Watch the dogs in the videos below and notice how after training, they are relaxed and curious about other dogs. Ears and bodies are relaxed, tails are wagging happily. These are signs of emotional ease. Some reactivity training relies only on suppressing the dog and/or punishing them for showing interest, and it results in cowering and other fearful body language signs, and eventually neurotic behaviour. That's a far cry from what I do. Knowing the difference is crucial for your dog's long term social and emotional health.

Reactivity & Leash Walking Success Stories

Nash the groodle

Nash was reactive to dogs when he was on leash...but he was great at the off-leash dog beach. Read his owners' testimonial here.

Shefti the mini dachshund

Shefti had been reactive to both dogs and humans since he was a puppy. His aggressive tendencies left his owner unable to take him anywhere or do much with him. Now they can walk anywhere, no treats or distractions needed. Read his owner's testimonial here.

Rosie the American staffy x

Rosie was a barking, anxious wreck on walks. We helped her feel better about herself and the world and taught her how to walk on leash. Now she and her owner love their walks together!

Dallas the coonhound x

Dallas used to explode at the sight of a dog from any distance, but he was great at the dog park and day care. This is common. Dallas and his owner now walk past dogs without dramas and no he longer barks at them in the car.

Bear the cavoodle

Bear grew up on acreage and became reactive when his family moved to the suburbs. He used to run and bark at every dog he saw from any distance. Bear and his owner now walk past dogs without a second thought.

Max the Rottweiler

Max had recently started lunging and barking at dogs on walks. He had also chased dogs walking past their house. Now he's happy to just observe. Read his owner's testimonial here.

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