If you've ever been confronted by an off-leash dog, then you know what a scary experience that can be. Even if you've been fortunate enough to avoid finding yourself on the other end of threatening canine behavior, the very thought of an aggressive looking dog running full speed in your direction is likely enough to fill you with fear.
Whenever we encounter a potential threat to our safety, our body is hardwired to want to run in the other direction to escape that threat. However, when it comes to trying to figure out how to calm a reactive dog so that you can get out of the situation unharmed, expert trainer Adam Spivey says running is the worst thing you can do.
