Freak On A Leash! How To Work Through Leash Reactivity

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Being that this is a very common issue, I guess the first question is what is leash reactivity? 

Why do a lot of dogs lunge or become aggressive when on a leash? 

Is it simply lack of socialization or training?

Is reactivity just part of your dog’s temperament?

Does this start at a certain age?

Ok, so how would we train our dog to be less reactive?

Are Certain Breeds More Likely to be Leash Reactive?

Not knowing how two dogs will react to each other during their first meeting, how would you recommend introducing two dogs?  Would that be on a leash? 

And sometimes it’s not just other dogs…sometimes dogs react to people, cars, bikes, trucks, skateboards and more. 

How did you get started in dog training? 

I know that you are an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.  Can you share with us more about the program? 

I am honored to once again have with me, Kaelin Munkelwitz, who is THE dog trainer of the new age. Emmy award winning actors, Forbes list business moguls, Victoria’s Secret models and local families all trust Kaelin for the same reason, she knows dogs. With over 10 years and thousands of hours of dog training experience, Kaelin has quickly proven herself as a star in the dog training industry. Kaelin is the author of the bestselling training book, “The Puppy Training Handbook: How To Raise The Dog Of Your Dreams”, and founder of All Things Pups, a nationwide leader in premier positive reinforcement training.

And because Kaelin’s passion is to share her knowledge of dog training with all pet parents, she is happy to share some free tips.  All of her links can be found below and there you’ll find all of her social channels, her podcast, her free training guide and her book!

http://allthingspups.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/allthingspups

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingspups/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaelinmunkelwitzfan

Podcast: http://bit.ly/atpitunes

Free Training Guide: http://bit.ly/allthingspupsguide

Kaelin's Book: The Puppy Training Handbook: How To Raise The Dog Of Your Dreams 

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