Hey folks! My partner has a 6 y/o Boxer girl who is a bit leash-reactive toward other dogs/humans and has no history of bites or attacks. She’s generally cool with people and is very socialized with other dogs (my partner used to work at a doggy daycare, so she’s met every kind of dog and typically does really well with everyone), although she kind of loses her shit when we see other dogs on walks. She’s fine if she’s able to greet them and introduce herself normally without restrictions, but being leashed seems to get her a bit more high strung.
My partner has some experience in dog training and is able to handle her occasional reactivity very well, but it’s a bit newer to me and I find myself getting a bit flustered when I’m walking the dog by myself and she freaks out (barking, tugging at the leash and choking herself). I always have high-reward treats on me for reward/distraction purposes, but sometimes she gets so wound up that treats aren’t even a useful motivator (for a VERY food-motivated dog).
Do ya’ll have any tips for working on leash reactivity, especially with a dog who you did not train/raise? Her recall is great with her mom (my partner), but she doesn’t listen to me as much as I’d like and it makes me a bit nervous sometimes. I love this damn dog and I’d love for her to listen to/respect me the way she does with her momma, especially since my partner and I are moving in together within the next few months.
Thanks for any and all suggestions/tips!
My partner has some experience in dog training and is able to handle her occasional reactivity very well, but it’s a bit newer to me and I find myself getting a bit flustered when I’m walking the dog by myself and she freaks out (barking, tugging at the leash and choking herself). I always have high-reward treats on me for reward/distraction purposes, but sometimes she gets so wound up that treats aren’t even a useful motivator (for a VERY food-motivated dog).
Do ya’ll have any tips for working on leash reactivity, especially with a dog who you did not train/raise? Her recall is great with her mom (my partner), but she doesn’t listen to me as much as I’d like and it makes me a bit nervous sometimes. I love this damn dog and I’d love for her to listen to/respect me the way she does with her momma, especially since my partner and I are moving in together within the next few months.
Thanks for any and all suggestions/tips!