If your dog barks, lunges, growls, or loses it on leash, it’s easy to assume the worst. But leash reactivity does not automatically mean you have an aggressive dog.
In this episode of The Pet Parent Hotline, Amy Castro talks with certified dog trainer Stephanie Bennett @houstondogtrainer about what leash reactivity really is, why it can look so intense, and how shame, misunderstanding, and the wrong training approach can make things worse.
You’ll learn:
• The difference between leash reactivity and true aggression
• Why the leash can create “barrier frustration”
• What may be driving your dog’s behavior
• Common mistakes that can make leash reactivity worse
• How to think about progress in a more realistic, hopeful way
Stephanie Bennett, CPDT-KSA, is the founder of Believe in Dog Training in Houston and specializes in fear and leash reactivity.
Watch if:
Your dog melts down on walks
You feel embarrassed or judged in public
You’re not sure whether your dog is reactive or aggressive
You want a calmer, more realistic starting point
Connect with Stephanie Bennett / Believe in Dog Training:
https://believeindog.com/
Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast app or on our website at https://www.petparenthotline.com/leash-reactive-dog-stop-feeling-guilty-understand-it/
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