Dealing with On-leash Aggression. Barking, growling, lunging, snarling—all undesirable behaviors that your dog displays when on-leash—called “leash reactivity.” Eliminating leash reactivity starts with recognizing your dog’s “triggers”—the visual provocations that start your dog’s reaction. Here are some common triggers. The sight of: Dogs Humans—men, women and/or children Cats, squirrels, or other animals Moving objects like […]
Leash Reactivity – Part 1
On-Leash Aggression. Every so often two dogs attending our doggie daycare will meet in our lobby or hallway, and start barking and lunging at each other in a not-very-friendly way. The alarmed owners quickly pull their dogs away from each other. “I hope these dogs aren’t in the same group!” they say. “It’s clear […]
