No Shame In Reactivity

If your dog barks on walks and your first reaction is to shout “No!” — you’re not alone.

But that instinct to “show you’re handling it”? It’s hurting your training more than helping.

In this video, I explain what really helps when your dog reacts — and why there’s no shame in reactivity.

✅ Drop food to interrupt the moment

✅ Create calm distance

✅ Let them sniff — it soothes the nervous system

✅ Catch calm behaviour before the outburst

✅ Change how they feel, not just what they do

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