mymilofrenchies
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You will never understand what it's like to have a reactive dog until you have one yourself.
Your dog has such a limited life because of his reactivity. You don't go to dog parks or regular parks or pet stores or anywhere really. Walks are a rare experience because they are so stressful for him. (You try a little bit farther each time you go.)
Yes, you know your dog's barking can be annoying, but you need to take him outside for training. He loves being outdoors, and you do your best to stay in isolated places in the woods and always stay out of people's way. Comments about training your dog are unnecessary. You understand that your dog is perfect in every single way. Yours is not. He's your heart dog and you love him more than anything else, but he is difficult.
Just be kind when you see someone struggling or a dog that looks like they're having a difficult time. Listen to the owner and stop offering unsolicited advice. Trust me, we've heard it all before and we're doing the best we can. Our dog is doing the best he can too.
For anyone struggling with reactivity, these are a good place to start: Brain Training For Dogs - Adrienne Farricelli's Online Dog Trainer.
Having a reactive dog can be a lonely experience that affects your entire life. Knowing there are people out there who understand and empathize makes it easier
Your dog has such a limited life because of his reactivity. You don't go to dog parks or regular parks or pet stores or anywhere really. Walks are a rare experience because they are so stressful for him. (You try a little bit farther each time you go.)
Yes, you know your dog's barking can be annoying, but you need to take him outside for training. He loves being outdoors, and you do your best to stay in isolated places in the woods and always stay out of people's way. Comments about training your dog are unnecessary. You understand that your dog is perfect in every single way. Yours is not. He's your heart dog and you love him more than anything else, but he is difficult.
Just be kind when you see someone struggling or a dog that looks like they're having a difficult time. Listen to the owner and stop offering unsolicited advice. Trust me, we've heard it all before and we're doing the best we can. Our dog is doing the best he can too.
For anyone struggling with reactivity, these are a good place to start: Brain Training For Dogs - Adrienne Farricelli's Online Dog Trainer.
Having a reactive dog can be a lonely experience that affects your entire life. Knowing there are people out there who understand and empathize makes it easier
