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The Human Side of Living With A Reactive or Aggressive Dog
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The Human Side of Living With A Reactive or Aggressive Dog

If you share your life with a reactive or aggressive dog, you’re not alone, and you’re certainly not a bad dog owner. But it can feel that way.

Maybe you’ve been judged at the park, avoided by neighbors, or been offered unsolicited advice from strangers who don’t understand what you’re dealing with. Living with a reactive dog can be isolating, emotionally exhausting, and at times, heartbreaking.

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Self-Regulation in Dogs - Why It Matters and How to Start
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Self-Regulation in Dogs - Why It Matters and How to Start

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your dog’s inability to pause—whether it’s barking at the window, jumping the second you grab the leash, or exploding with excitement when you walk through the door - you’re not alone. Many pet guardians, especially those living with reactive dogs, struggle with what’s really a lack of one key skill: self-regulation.

The good news? Self-regulation is something we can help our dogs build—and it doesn’t require hours of dedicated training time. It starts with small, intentional moments woven into everyday life.

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