Do You Have A Reactive Dog?

Is the thought of your daily walk with your canine companion causing you anxiety? Does your furry friend bark at everything that goes by while out in the garden? Upon noticing another dog, are you worried your dog may become reactive and aggressive?

An illustration of the Limbic System, the system evolution designed to keep all mammals safe!

Do not worry, you are not alone. Many dogs are reactive to different stimuli, especially when being asked to live in human society. When raising a puppy you can socialize them pretty perfectly into human society. However, when rescuing a dog with an unknown history, or moving a dog from a countryside environment to an urban one, reactivity issues can arise.

Dog-to-dog reactivity is a common issue in city environments and with rescue dogs.

However, there are many things you can do as a companion to a dog in order to improve, diminish and eliminate any reactivity issues. With all the information online it can be hard to figure out where to start, but now life has been made easier with the Woofbuzz app!

Woofbuzz is a free app, filled with training tips, science, theory and methods, all originally illustrated to make learning easy and fun!

Understanding the science behind training is important when moving into more intermediate and advanced training techniques.

Our essentials section is designed to guide you through the most important ideas. Firstly it details the benefits of losing the dog bowl for feeding, a wonderful tip for people who want their dog to engage with them more.

You will learn the science of your dog’s behavior and why they react, along with proactive methods, like desensitization, in order to adjust the reactive behaviors in a force-free manner.

Proactive training is the key to defeating reactivity issues.

The Woofbuzz app also has a section dedicated to walking. Here you will learn how to provide for your companion’s daily walking needs and how to accomplish perfect loose lead walking. You will also learn the importance of providing enrichment on your dog’s walk.

Loose lead walking is the key to successful walking with a leash.

The app also has a section dedicated to calmness. Here you can learn about some valuable behaviors like mat relaxation and developing an on and off button for barking. Working on calmness with your canine companion is important. Teaching your dog to relax is a valuable skill.

Mat training is an amazing skill. It takes time to learn but having a safe space like a mat can be a real tool.

On top of this Woofbuzz has an ever-growing health section. Here you can learn basic husbandry techniques as well as some important details about your dog’s health.

Rehabilitating reactivity is an ongoing process. There’s nothing quick or easy about it. Training a reactive dog is not simple, and there is no magic cure. But with the Woofbuzz app, you will have all the information you need to tackle any issues.