Many of us have experienced a dog that is “leash reactive.” These are the dogs that, when on leash, will bark, pull or lunge at other dogs they encounter. Leash reactivity is different from true dog ...

Have you recently been on a walk with your leashed dog when you suddenly noticed your normally polite pet starting to lunge and bark at other dogs? Your furry pal may be "leash reactive," according to ...

We have a sweetheart of an English bulldog named Harley Quinn. We obtained her in 2013 from a breeder in Virginia when she was 8 months old. Harley came home to Alfred, our hydrocephalic ...

Training a reactive dog can be hard work, but having the right tools (and a bag of the best dog treats) can make the experience a whole lot easier. Reactive dogs overreact to certain stimuli in their ...

Most dogs enjoy going for walks and exploring their surroundings. However, there are some that find walking stressful and it causes them great anxiety. Dogs with reactivity issues while on a leash ...

Dear Miss Behavin’: I have a large dog, Nancy, who is reactive to other dogs. Recently, an off-leash dog ran up to us on our walk and started a scuffle. Nancy was on leash, but we couldn’t escape the ...

When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...