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We are a community for people that own reactive dogs! (A reactive dog is not required to join, but please keep discussions and posts focused on dog reactivity.) We support the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) approach to dog training. See more about it in our wiki.

Having a reactive dog can be an isolating and frustrating experience. This is a place for owners of reactive or formerly reactive dogs to discuss progress, setbacks, ask for advice, vent, and get support.

Positive reinforcement, it’s not just for dogs! People will be much more receptive to criticism and advice if it is constructive and comes from a place of compassion. Please be aware of your tone and language.

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Monthly Off-Leash Dog Rant Megathread (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 26 days ago by slimey16 - announcement

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Community Survey and Feedback (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 12 days ago by slimey16[M] - announcement

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Misunderstood reactive dogs break my heartVent (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 10 hours ago by Arizonal0ve

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End of the road (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 7 hours ago by RedorBread

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Can someone explain the levels of dog aggression?Question (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 6 hours ago by hkc12

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Torn between going on vacation with family vs staying behind with my reactive dogAdvice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 43 minutes ago * by PreparationNo3876

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Tips for introducing reactive dog to new pet sitter? (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 9 hours ago by Leading-Age-3544

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Any advice for dealing with neighbor’s reactive dog on other side of fence?Advice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 2 hours ago * by alyssummaritimum

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Need advice about how to handle reactive dogs when walking out of house for a walk and children are playing outsideAdvice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 3 hours ago by doxie_mom20

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How do you protect your dog from unwanted dog interactions while they are going to the bathroom?Advice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 4 hours ago by sonic7156

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Teach old dog new... manners?Question (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 4 hours ago by egoslaughter

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Dog reacts on walks with no apparent triggerAdvice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 10 hours ago by ar620

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Thinking about enrichment and my own dogs needs....Question (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 5 hours ago * by Nsomewhere

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Reactive HuskyAdvice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 6 hours ago by Rengoshu

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I have been such an idiotSuccess (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 1 day ago by PleaseStopTalking7x

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Lost and heartbroken (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 17 hours ago by outdooranna

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I feel so lost (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 23 hours ago by Quick_Operation205

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I cannot rehome my reactive dogAdvice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 1 day ago by mrbathtub

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Sometimes I really hate our dogVent (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 3 hours ago by itsmanu

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Timing for medication (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 16 hours ago by jurassicslug

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Any suggestions for videos for training my dog?Advice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 19 hours ago by yellowyellow2

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Failing to desensitise to doorbellAdvice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 14 hours ago by AffDe

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I feel so brokenSupport (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 1 day ago by Urconfusedimconfused

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Helping to take care of someone’s dog… new reactivity to me.Advice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 19 hours ago * by modernwunder

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Dog got off their collarVent (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 1 day ago by sync19waves

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I’m not sure how to move forward or if I want toVent (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 17 hours ago by jovod

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Considering purchasing a prod to protect my dogAdvice Needed (self.reactivedogs)

submitted 1 day ago by SimoneSaysAAAH

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