Working with reactive dogs is one of my specialties, and much as I love to help rehabilitate dogs with this, I wish it was not a common problem. by many dog trainers that responsiveness is now the most common behavioral problem is in agreement, and the accident rate is still increasing.
There are many effective to rehabilitate a reactive dog ways, but the best strategy is prevention. Here are some tips to ensure that reactive responses are prevented in your puppy or adult dog.
The largest contributing factor here is socialization. Have you socialized your dog for large dogs? Small dogs? happy dogs? quiet dogs? black dogs? brindle dogs? A wide variety of races? high energy dogs? low-energy dogs? Dogs are barking? Adult dogs? Puppies? tall people? Short people? Men? Children? People skateboard? People on bikes? People move quickly? People move slowly? People with hats? People in the dark? You get the picture. Socialize your dog like crazy. And then socialize a little more. the thorough and comprehensive socialization is similar to giving your dog a vaccine responsiveness. It is the ultimate preventive.
There seems to be a common belief among dog owners that socialization is only applicable to puppies. On the contrary. Socialization is an ongoing process and should be a part of the daily routine of your dog. Whenever your dog is out of the house, which can be socialize, provide your dog with positive experiences around new dogs, people and situations. For example, say you're on a walk with his dog. A construction crew working on the street and has a large high drilling and other noisy equipment. What do you do? Most people walk in another direction and avoid the situation - why take the risk of scaring the dog? This is certainly an option, but there is no choice and it is a big one. Take the opportunity as a training scenario in real life, take a high value treats and work your dog. As they approached the scene, watch your dog closely to determine your stress level.
In the first signs of stress, stop and take a lot of care and food - are classically conditioned his dog to associate the chaos of the construction with the benefits. Classical conditioning is a very simple technique that helps the dog form positive associations with things and people. Classical conditioning can be used in any and all situations where your dog is shy, anxious, fearful or uncertain about something in their environment - and is a cornerstone of socialization.
Which brings me to another important aspect of this issue - the start triggers for identification. Almost all dogs will develop a sensitivity to something (or many things) throughout his life. If these sensitivities are not treated, they can become a full blown reactivity in a short period of time with only a handful of negative exposures. What I mean by sensitivity? Any type of adverse reaction - anxiety, fear, avoidance behavior, uncertainty, stress, etc. If this type of behavior is observed in your dog, you can cut the root by identifying the trigger and classical conditioning, the shutter button. It is a simple, usually quick to avoid dog training and responsiveness negative associations.
Physical and mental exercise must also be mentioned here. If the dog does not get enough stimulation, the pent-up energy will increase the likelihood that the dog having reactive (rather than answer) behavior. Make sure your puppy gets plenty of rides and active play times daily. exercises, training games and smart toys provide mental stimulation and should be integrated on a daily basis.
And finally, if you are in a situation where you think your dog may react negatively - keep calm! Take a deep breath, remember that dogs are dogs, and maintain a happy playful tone, gay with his dog. If you are tense and stressed, your dog feels and most likely is that the react. You are much more in control of your dog's behavior than you think!
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