Reactive Dog 1

David shows you how to get more control of your reactive (barking, lunging) dog during walks. This is part one of a series and it is where you should start if your dog is out of control.

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[xinsidiousintent]

Do you have any tips for coffee-shop type settings? Where I live it's very popular to take your dog to patios of restaurants, bars, coffee houses, etc.

I've had my dog 3 years, and she is very well socialized off leash and at the dog park. However, last week she lunged / growled at 3 separate dogs while she was on leash and out with me. I took her out a few nights later and she did the same thing! Now I'm afraid to take her out again. Because it's a new behavior, I'm hoping to nip it in the bud

[davidthedogtrainer]

@xinsidiousintent You have a potentially serious problem which needs personal attention. I suggest you look up a qualified trainer in your area.

[CarlyWarlyWood]

My dog barks at people walking past the front room window, to the point where we keep the curtains closed all day. I must admit that's helped and he is getting better, though still barks a little at the sounds of people walking by. How would I stop him barking at them? He's a miniature schnauzer and quite territorial. Thanks :)

[davidthedogtrainer]

@CarlyWarlyWood It is good to hear that you made some progress by shutting the curtains. Dogs who are predisposed to bark and have a low-threshold response can be very hard to live with. If you are home, you can train. If you are not home, I would not have him in the room where the problem behavior pops up. You can train a new resoponse - hearing people is a new cue for come and sit - or you can employ Premack's Principle...

[Kvegan]

very good commands to know, "back" has become a very helpful command for us. Lacy and I are still working on it, she's getting better every day!

[davidthedogtrainer]

@Kvegan Excellent news!

[roanne91445]

I kind of think the food should be held and fed from the same hand where the dog is because he won't be tempted to cross in front of you. IMO

[Kvegan]

very good commands to know, "back" has become a very helpful command for us. Lacy and I are still working on it, she's getting better every day!

[davidthedogtrainer]

@RegLib2 Thank you for that inspiring comment. I appreciate the feeback. This kinda stuff keeps me motivated and keeps me filming!

[RegLib2]

"I'm not a better dog trainer than you, I'm just more patient."

You won a fan with that simple sentence! The fad among so many professional dog trainers these days is to make us owners feel like idiots instead of teaching us. Thank you, David, both for your refreshing attitude and for your excellent videos that do indeed teach instead of preach.