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    FYI for those who follow the r/reactivedogs sub…

    @deoxiclean 🤦‍♀️ I’m not a trainer but I’ve fostered many dogs and have two of my own (one is leash-reactive). IMO a prong collar isn’t the FIRST tool to try, but it’s definitely a valid one to have in the “toolbox”. Even my derpy puppy still uses one and is in no way traumatized by it! My vet...
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    Is there a sub like this but for anxious dogs?

    @kimmie_kimm For the pills…as long as it’s safe for you, try just sticking the pills in the back of his mouth and blow at his face. That way food can just be food and there’s no yucky “surprise pills” in his meals. It’s like giving vaccines to kids, if they’re THAT worked up about it (eg past...
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    I’m just feeling so lost. What is next?

    @needadviceplease I second this. My boy did have a traumatic experience when he was younger (badly attacked by another dog), but he behaves/behaved much like your dog. Guarding breed too, bullmastiff/Malinois. Right down to suitcases also being scary! He lost his mind and dragged me home when he...
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