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Megan Milstead

Behaviorist shares 5 things she uses to train reactive dogs

The back of a woman holding up her hand to a dog who is sitting on the floor below her and looking up.

Training a reactive dog can be hard work, but having the right tools (and a bag of the best dog treats) can make the experience a whole lot easier.

Reactive dogs overreact to certain stimuli in their environment – whether it’s barking at vehicles, lunging at other dogs, or growling at groups of people. These responses might seem like the dog is simply aggressive, but they’re usually linked to anxiety and caused by fear, a lack of socialization or training, insecurity, or trauma.

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