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@monk58 Thank you. I didn’t consider a behaviorist, I’m going to email my vet. He’s excellent on walks when we get lucky and have no triggers. He knows heel, sits on command to wait before we cross a street. He knows leave it and drop it, and he obeys. He’s s really good boy, but all bets are...

@veroch Yes, and I’ve done that. It IS so nice to relax and enjoy the walk. Honestly, it’s easy to say I don’t always have time to drive somewhere, but I can make the time. Especially, now that I’ve realized this isn’t a training issue and repetition isn’t going to fix it. I need to do something...

@sarahrachel Thank you, this is all excellent advice. I am learning quickly that we have to do things differently.

@jwtinker Thank you, the cabbage and leg thing are great ideas! I have the pet geek, lick mats, bully sticks with the holder, puzzle toys of all kinds. The only thing I haven’t tried is stopping the walks or at least reducing them.

I used to be a person who silently judged those with dogs acting crazy & uncontrollable outside. I’d think, geez, train your dog. Let me tell ya, I have been humbled. I didn’t even know “reactive dog” was a thing. I’ve always had dogs, but nothing like the one I have now. Odie has had more...