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Jan Barley

Got a reactive dog? Trainer warns of 3 common mistakes you should never make

Jan a qualified dog behaviorist with Poppy.

Dog reactivity is an emotive subject that people often mistake for aggression. A dog is classed as reactive when it has an extreme reaction to a stimulus, such as a loud noise, another person, or a dog.

Every dog is different, but typically, reactive dogs become physically frantic. They may bark, lunge or growl and have raised ears and hackles.

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