![]() Essentially, it is a reaction to something that is upsetting to your dog.ĭogs can be reactive towards other dogs for many reasons. Dogs may be reactive to people, animals, other dogs, noises, movement, or any combination of the above. A common display of reactivity is barking and lunging. Reactivity is an overreaction to external stimuli. Here at Behavior Vets, we work with many pups who struggle around kids, loud noises, and sudden bursts of activity. Sometimes they react towards joggers, or people holding bags or walking with canes. Some bark and lunge at moving objects like trucks and scooters. Unfortunately for many dog owners, reactivity is a common behavior issue. While this article is focused on dog-dog on leash reactivity, dogs can be reactive to all sorts of things. A dog trainer with a “bad” dog… who would hire that person?! I was able to empathize with my urban clients about all that it takes to support an anxious dog outside. I was struggling so much with the appearance of Charlotte’s behavior that I didn’t wear company branded clothes for the first month I lived in the city. I know I’m really good at what I do, but suddenly I now had a dog that barked and lunged at other dogs while walking down the street. ![]() My pup Charlotte was generally a little anxious. Shaping Clay Musings on dogs, behavior, people, and the world around usĪbout 7 years ago, I moved from a suburban-rural area into New York City with my dogs.
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