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@cph You are not overreacting in the least. Thank you for putting some effort into improving the life of this dog. Others are correct - they need an outlet for their energy and some mental stimulation to be happy. I can't imagine the hellscape my home would become if my BC/ACD mix wasn't getting...

@davidfirth Our BC/ACD mix used to do this in cars. For a lot of it, it was just over-excitement/over-stimulation. We do the classic ignore and wait while she has her outburst. Once she quiets, we tell her she's good, give her treats, and start making moves to get out of the car. If she starts...

@nt4maximusd You might try conditioning him to a calming cap. They are similar to what flighty horses wear. It obscures their vision without completely blocking it. A lot of folks have reported success with them in the car or other high-stimulus environments for reactive dogs. We've always used...

@samoisus Murphy's Law. I'm really sorry. Any updates since you posted?

@samoisus Wow. I'm really sorry that this is happening. I feel like I've spent nine years trying to keep my oldest from hurting himself (only moderately successfully). If it makes you feel any better, I've seen plenty of tripod dogs do fine after amputation. I think initially, a lost back leg is...

@muin496 The potential downside with using an aversive to correct reactivity, is that the dog may learn to associate the negative stimulus with the trigger, which ingrains for them that other dogs are bad/scary. It may turn your frustrated greeter into a dog aggressive or fear-reactivity pup. I...