Some dogs will barely acknowledge the neighbor’s cat walking through your yard, but others might overreact by barking excessively, lunging, growling, snapping, or startling. Their aggressive reactions to normal, mundane situations might cause you and your dog a lot of stress. Reactive dog training can help canines of almost any disposition avoid intense reactions to things that might cause anxiety, fear, frustration, excitement or curiosity. Instead, your dog can develop calmer, more appropriate behaviors when responding to such stimuli, and become more comfortable with everyday situations.
Training Reactive Dogs
Your dog might overreact because it saw, heard or sensed something that triggered fear, anxiety, or stress. Through careful behavior modification, Sit Means Sit’s experts will help identify your dog’s trigger points and create a plan that helps them work past their impulse to react. Helping your dog control their reactive behaviors may:
- Reduce their anxiety levels
- Cut down on destructive or aggressive habits
- Improve their ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Better socialize with other people and animals
