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Stop Doing THIS With Reactive Dogs!

This is how I prefer to start training reactive dogs. A lot of dogs show aggressive behavior on leash and it is pretty much always fixable through training. I begin with heel passes as a way to calm the dog down and gain control and then move to loose leash hang out sessions as quickly as possible. Dog training is not as hard as some people think and managing leash reactivity is an attainable goal for almost every dog owner. Notice that I am not shy about correcting the dog for aggression. Halfway through the video the dog lunges and tries to bite the other dog and I use a leash correction and then spin the dog the other way to break its focus. If you are uncomfortable giving your dog corrections for aggression or reactivity you need to spend some time thinking about why. It needs to be crystal clear in your dog's mind that lunging at other dogs is not allowed. Regarding training methods, I posted a similar video a few months ago and got some interesting questions about why this is so different than the way Tom Davis trains. From the videos of his I have seen, I am not sure this is all that different from an overarching/broad standpoint. The goal is to establish control on leash, stop bad behavior and then encourage good behavior. That being said, I am sure there are a lot of differences in verbiage and actual leash handling. I am not one of those trainers who thinks their way is the only way, so if anyone wants to point out differences between my method and Tom Davis's (or any other trainer) I think that is a good conversation to have. Feel free to say things you like that other trainers say or do, I am not offended by that at all. Now, back to this video. After I get the dog to a point where it is no longer acting reactive or aggressive, I let it hang out on a loose leash. This is CRUCIAL! The end goal is that your dog learns to coexist with other dogs and you need to work on this as much as possible. Notice I am not giving a ton of commands or micromanaging the dog. Your dog needs to learn to regulate their emotions even when they are standing still and not being told what to do. Once you master this your reactive dog will have a much better life! Please do not fall into the trap of micromanaging your reactive dog for the rest of its life. If you do that, your dog will only do well with a strong handler who is watching them constantly. The more you practice giving your dog freedom, the more they will be able to handle that freedom without becoming reactive or aggressive. #dogtraining #reactivedogtraining #reactivedogs