Reactive dogs can be tricky to manage, whether your own dog struggles with reactivity or you and your pup have encountered other reactive dogs when you’re out and about. But reactivity isn’t fun for ...

What helps reactive dogs overcome fear and anxiety when traditional obedience training falls short? According to a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images How can you help support your reactive dog? It’s something many dog parents ...

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 ...

In the video above, you’ll meet Penny, a shelter dog struggling to get adopted due to her kennel reactivity. When people walk by, she barks and lunges—making it hard for potential adopters to see her ...

For pet parents with reactive dogs, life can be a constant balancing act. Reactive behavior often involves your pup responding intensely to external stimuli like other animals, people, or loud noises, ...

In a recent column, I talked about dogs with reactive behavior (aka Very Big Feelings) grounded in fear, and how we can help them. As a reminder, "reactive behavior" refers to oversized reactions to ...

Animal shelters say the number one reason animals are abandoned or surrendered to a shelter is financial hardship. The second is behavioral issues. That’s where training comes in and there are a lot ...

A shelter dog dismissed by visitors as being too "reactive" has been given an opportunity to showcase his true self. Shelter dogs have a small window of time in which to make an impression on a ...

Learn why yelling at your dog doesn't work and discover gentle training methods that build trust and reduce stress.

Many dogs once labeled 'aggressive' or 'reactive' don't get a second chance, but one lucky canine on the euthanasia list was lucky enough to find its forever home. The viral TikTok video, viewed over ...