Trainer Tip Video:
What to do with a reactive dog.
A dog that barks, lunges, or has a negative reaction to other dogs, people, or objects is what we would call a reactive dog. So how do you help train a reactive dog to act in a manner that you like? Find out in the video...
The distance from a dog to the other dog, human, or object that they react to is what we call the threshold. For this training, we are working on decreasing the distance of that threshold. Basically, any time your dog reacts in a negative way or way you do not like, you are going to mark that behavior with a No Reward Marker...saying "Uh-oh" or "eh-eh," and move the dog away from what they are reacting to. Once the dog calms down a bit, move back towards whatever has made them react. Again, once the dog barks or lunges, mark the unwanted behavior and move the dog away. Continue this exercise until you are able to get close to the other dog, person, or object without the dog reacting in a negative way. Take your time doing this exercise and remember to stay calm and have lots of patience with your dog. This training will take time, but does work.
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