Posts tagged dog reactivity

The Tight Leash Trap: Why Your Dog Is Still Pulling (and How to Fix It)

The problems caused by a tight leash extend far beyond simple pulling. Constant tension can lead to a state of chronic stress and frustration, making your dog significantly more likely to become leash reactive.

behavior modification, dog behavior, dog reactivity, dog training, leash pulling, leash walking, loose leash walkingLaura BourhenneOctober 20, 2025loose leash walking, dog walkingf, dog behavior, dog training, dog reactivityComment

Dog Leash Aggression: Causes and Effective Training Strategies

One of the calls I get most often is about dogs that are leash reactive and dog aggressive. This could mean they make noise, bark & lunge because they are happy to see the dog or person approaching, or it could mean they are not so happy to see what's coming towards them or behind a fence they are walking past...

Laura BourhenneMay 25, 2017leash reactivity, dog reactivity, leash aggression, barrier frustration, dog-aggressionComment