If you report a comment, please also message the mods so that we don't miss it. The tips and advice here cannot replace a qualified certified trainer or veterinary behaviorist - if you are struggling please consider these resources for your dog. Please be aware of your tone and language. Positive reinforcement, it’s not just for dogs! People will be much more receptive to criticism and advice if it is constructive and comes from a place of compassion. This is a place for owners of reactive or formerly reactive dogs to discuss progress, setbacks, ask for advice, vent, and get support. Having a reactive dog can be an isolating and frustrating experience. We are a community for people that own reactive dogs! (A reactive dog is not required to join, but please keep discussions and posts focused on dog reactivity.) We support the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) approach to dog training. The Dog’s Perspective is a training philosophy based on how dogs think, the title of the book series and our blog.If you are asking for help for the first time, use our questionnaire. Gubista, PhD is an evolutionary biologist, college biology instructor, former zookeeper, author, certified professional dog trainer with Lucky Dog Training Asheville and has over 30 years of dog training and human teaching experience. Both you and your dog will be grateful and you will enjoy the freedom to go anywhere with your beloved companion. Embrace these situations as learning opportunities and teach your dog reliable coping skills. We will be happy to help you adapt your dog to any perceived stressful situations so your dog can go anywhere with you. If you want to learn more, please contact us. Leash reactivity is a relatively recent phenomenon, so one must question the source of this problem. Dogs integrated into our lives as our partners and assistants for a very long time. Dogs and humans have been companions for tens of thousands of years. Learn to control your dog under any situation. In addition, dogs should adapt to be in the same vicinity of other humans and dogs without reactivity. Both of these training skills are essential for all training levels, from the basics to off-leash training. Look means to look at you and stay-in means to stay by your side. These skills include “look” and “stay-in”, which engage dogs to pay attention to their humans. Humans need to learn training skills that teach dogs to master controlled walks without any leash reactivity. In fact, leash reactivity is a manifestation of improper dog gear and subsequent lack of coping skills of both dogs and their human companions. Yes, leash reactivity is curable with the proper training approach and equipment. Why? They run out of training options to solve leash reactive problems. Rather than allow dogs to see and acclimate to human-perceived stressful situations, trainers remove dogs from challenging situations without teaching any behavioral skills. Instead, many trainers choose avoidance techniques. In addition, many training approaches do not teach skills the dog can learn and repeat in future situations. Small, four-legged animals are much stronger than their larger, two-legged companions are and can easily pull a human who is twice their size. And if you have ever been on the other end of a focused, incensed and determined dog on a harness who is pulling on a leash, you are well aware that the end result is not positive by any stretch of the imagination. To control your harnessed dog, brute force is mandatory. Harnesses, no matter the style, are inappropriate obedience training gear. Leashed dogs are reactive to other dogs and humans for a combination of reasons, including inadequate training techniques and improper training equipment. Reported human and dog injuries include sprained, torn and broken arms, legs, wrists, ankles, fingers, tendons, ligaments along with the all too frequent and yet completely avoidable dog bites. Often times, each incident involves multiple people and/or dogs in one fell swoop. And these are not isolated incidences, but repeated problems. Leash reactivity is becoming a serious problem because someone typically gets hurt. This is one of the most common complaints about dog companions, and potentially one of the most dangerous. Not certain what that means? If your dog pulls, lunges, barks and/or snarls at dogs or people while on leash, your dog is leash reactive.
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