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Adam England

Trainer reveals 5 common causes of reactivity — and how you can help your own dog

Jack Russell Terrier.

No pet parent wants to have a reactive dog, but reactivity in dogs isn’t unusual. Dogs can be reactive due to fear, frustration, a lack of socialization, or even an underlying health issue – lots of factors can contribute to a dog displaying reactive behavior.

Reactivity is more common than you might think, particularly if you spend a lot of time with your own non-reactive dog, or you have a reactive dog yet every other pup you see out and about doesn’t seem to be, simply walking past other dogs and enjoying some of the best dog treats.

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