Ever wonder why your dog is a perfect angel off-lead but transforms into a reactive nightmare the moment you clip on their collar? Or the opposite - fine when free but loses it on the lead?
In this episode of Reactivity Unpacked, Max breaks down exactly what's happening: barrier frustration. What starts as simple excitement to greet other dogs can escalate into frustration and, if left unchecked, aggression. The culprit often lies in what happened during puppyhood.
Too many leash greetings early on can wire a puppy's brain to expect and demand interaction at the end of that lead. But here's the thing - avoiding leash greetings altogether is part of the solution. And then there's the curveball most people miss: a bad doggie daycare experience can create the exact same problems when your dog comes home.
We're diving into why these patterns develop, how they escalate, and crucially, what you can actually do about it. If your dog's behaviour changes depending on what's attached to their collar, this episode is for you.
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