Leash Reactivity: Why Walks Feel So Hard
Why leash reactivity happens, why obedience often falls apart outside, and how to start with distance and recovery.
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Leash Reactivity
Walk guides for barking, lunging, freezing, pulling, cars, people, dogs, and routes that have become too hard.
Why Does My Dog Lunge at Cars on Walks?
Car lunging can come from fear, chase drive, frustration, sound sensitivity, or trigger stacking.
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Why Is My Dog Reactive Only on Leash?
Leash-only reactivity often comes from restraint, frustration, loss of choice, or learned trigger pressure.
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My Dog Freezes on Walks When Seeing Other Dogs
Freezing is a body language signal, not stubbornness. It often appears before barking, lunging, or avoidance.
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Why Does My Dog Bark at People on Walks?
Barking at people on walks can be fear, surprise, frustration, guarding, or lack of distance.
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