27/05/2024
Hi all, I took this from a community dog page! Have a read, it’s something everyone should know and understand!
Unless you have a REACTIVE DOG you don't understand
Do people not understand what “HAVING A REACTIVE DOG” means???
Lots of people are insanely ignorant to how reactive dogs interact with their environment… yikes
“Maybe you should train your dog” “your dog is dangerous” “it’s not my responsibility to a accommodate for your dog”
You think we don’t know???
Let go of caring what other people think. On a walk, your dog is your priority, not whatever random people you pass.
NEVER CONCERN yourself with being polite, to a point where you know that you put your dog in situations that are uncomfortable for them.
Don’t be shy/embarrassed about verbally praising your dog for being brave.
It's OK to mourn the dog you hoped that you'd have, but don't forget to love & train the dog that you do have. 💖
Your dog is worthy of love, even if they don't fit the picture of the dog you want, or if your friends/family all have "good" dogs and cannot understand. And please don't let anyone blame you for their reactivity. The "it's all how you raise them" narrative is toxic and stale.
Practice your training when there’s nothing around. U turns, scatter feeding, magnet hands, look at that (use mailboxes or cars instead of dogs for the non scary practice). The training tools can become associated with their triggers, plus it’s hard to learn during those reactivity moments.
If you have no idea what these exercises are, these are a good place to start: https://braintrianing4dogs.com/reactivedogs
Love your babies, because money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail. Reactive dog owners, let's show each other some kindness & support!
Adrienne Farricelli (CPDT-KA) reveals a simple training system that unleashes your dog's 'hidden intelligence' to eliminate bad behaviors and dramatically boost obedience.
