INTRODUCING TWO REACTIVE DOGS | Dog Training How To

Here’s an example of how you can introduce two dog-reactive dogs to each other. You may notice something in this video… no reactive episodes! That is the goal. You can look back at previous videos here and on Instagram to see where both Minnow & Skye’s reactivity was when they started working with me. Of course, if you’re not sure how to go about this yourself, always contact a qualified and reputable professional for help! I offer virtual consulting if you’re not local to CT or southern MA, or you can check out the CCPDT, IAABC, Pet Professional Guild, and/or Fear Free Pets to search for reputable dog trainers in your area.

[@bennyandgrace]

Can this also be done with a human reactive dog?

[@PuptoPerfection]

You can, however there are other exercises I would be doing as well.

[@bennyandgrace]

@@PuptoPerfection thank you so much! I started him on the engage disengage program. It’s been working well! Also figured out he’s fine with other people and dogs outside of our normal neighborhood. So I am starting to think it’s a territorial thing

[@PuptoPerfection]

potentially. however dogs are very contextual learners and the environment very much affects their behavior. it could also be that the dog has rehearsed the behavior enough in a certain environment that it's just become a habit.

[@bennyandgrace]

@@PuptoPerfection that makes sense. Just in case it is that. I’ve started this habit During the day that we would go upstairs. Tune out all the noise outside and play calming deep sleep music with his bed and blanket. And soon after maybe an hour we would take a 5 minute walk to adjust. It’s been changing his behaviors although I noticed he doesn’t mind people doing things on their own lawn. Such as washing their cars. If they turn onto the street for a quick up and down walk. He gets a little more stressed but I’m making sure that he’s reassured and gets treats after if he behaves better and better I make sure that if we’re doing desensitization on our lawn and someone’s walking past us. We move up to the porch for space. After that I say look at me