Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
If your dog is reactive on the leash, simply running away from every reaction is not the full solution.
As a professional dog trainer, I want owners to answer two questions: Why is the dog reacting, and what can help decrease that reaction?
Fear and overstimulation are two common reasons. Once you understand what is driving the behavior, you can start helping your dog become less reactive and less stressed.
If your dog is reactive on the leash, simply running away from every reaction is not the full solution.
As a professional dog trainer, I want owners to answer two questions: Why is the dog reacting, and what can help decrease that reaction?
Fear and overstimulation are two common reasons. Once you understand what is driving the behavior, you can start helping your dog become less reactive and less stressed.
