Thanks for this, It’s sooo difficult 😣 I feel so stressed constantly.. and my dog is so loving and no one understands or sees it as she’s so reactive xx
2026-06-10 20:34:09
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Caz :
The amount of times I've done a 3 mile detour on a 5 minute walk 🤣🤣🤣
2026-06-10 19:54:15
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Danelle Kirkland :
My god, how do you know my life so well?? 😂
2026-07-01 15:56:40
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regina :
Love this ❤️❤️
2026-07-05 22:55:21
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Julie Picl :
I love this! Reactive dog owner here. When he goes off everyone within a 1/2 mile radius knows.
2026-06-26 12:19:33
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Butterfly853 :
my dog is nervous of other dogs im working with a trainer to prevent her turning reactive thro social walks xx
2026-06-11 08:21:42
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Elizabeth Matthews :
me too. it was hard fiest year with my rescue it's habit now it gets better
2026-07-02 15:12:45
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katecraven14 :
Educational and I know the situations, so thank you. Ps applies to people too
2026-07-02 21:20:02
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CanineCrunchies :
I love this post 💛
2026-06-11 10:33:53
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🐾🐶🦴🎾 :
But my dog is reactive?
2026-06-10 19:43:45
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ak :
I do
2026-06-11 09:59:57
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Kazbo :
I never ever look down or be rude to reactive dog owners when myself and my dogs come across them on walks . I try to make light of it . I have upmost respect for those owners as they still make sure they take there dogs out for excercise and don’t give up on them , and I can’t imagine how stressed they must be . I just thank my lucky stars my dogs are so laid back every day and I don’t have to dread taking them out . I take my hat off to all you reactive dog owners for still carrying on caring so much for your dogs
2026-07-04 05:38:35
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michc911 :
Im so trained to having to cross over the road to avoid an oncoming dog i find i automatically do it every time i see a dog even when my dog isnt with me 🤣
2026-06-19 19:03:55
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user2802240558880 :
My biggest fear the whole walk is running into an off leash dog and the owner is saying ooo don’t worry they’re friendly. My dog isn’t
2026-06-29 17:07:53
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cadi :
I was in tears listening to your post because everything you said was so true for me and my beautiful girl. I just hope I reach my goal of being able to take her anywhere and just let her enjoy her walk without the fear of being attacked again.
2026-06-24 12:23:58
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Katie 🌷 :
My teenage dog isn’t a fan of kids at the moment after a few really hard interactions with children sprinting or trying to terrorise her (one of those times I had the parents scream at me to “just let their kids play with the dog”…. They were trying to pull her tail! 🙈🙈) We now have to do so much to avoid and build confidence back up again because of a few children whose parents should have really taught their kids to not sprint at dogs. We’re getting so much better now, but I just wanted to say a lot of reactive dogs have a history where something has happened to them to cause their triggers. Let’s all just be more mindful of dogs and try and avoid unknowingly causing someone else’s future reactivity!
2026-06-11 07:20:16
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Tail of Two Spaniels ❤️ :
Yep - this has actually happened to me following a dog attack. My confident happy girl and now terrified and lost her sparkle. I’m giving her time and trying to rebuild her confidence but we will instruct a behaviourist if we need to 💖 I’m heartbroken
2026-06-10 21:52:07
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ꨄ︎ Lucy's edits ꨄ︎💗 :
the amount of times I've crossed the road when there's another dog coming towards us because I don't want Rupert to start barking at them 😂, he is doing really well tho, he mostly just looks at other dogs for a few minutes now, and then he's completely fine, and when Rupert doesn't react, neither does Fudge 🥰
2026-06-10 20:46:50
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Rocco & Chancey :
This is my life daily. I don't feel guilty though, it's me doing the shouting to the off lead "it's friendly" brigade though. 😅
2026-06-11 07:06:16
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Alison Peck :
Love this. Reactive is not always aggressive. I would never trade mine in. They just like space. My girl changed when her big sister died, her comfort blanket had gone.
2026-06-12 12:38:18
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Diane, Zoey & Bobby 🥰 :
It helps having a body cam
2026-06-15 21:05:05
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donnabooth63 :
completely agree with this post! there are some ignorant dog owners out there, that dont appreciate what we go through!
2026-06-12 20:37:44
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Dog lover :
Just give people space that have their dogs on leads, communicate with them. I always shout over, is your dog okay with me passing, if they say no, I take a wider berth. Also I always put my boy on a lead when I see a dog on a lead. My boy was fear reactive but after working with a behavioural trainer he is fine now, so I understand how people feel ❤️
2026-06-11 15:05:21
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Emma_Evans_Collado_Hair :
Thank you. It has been a hard few years - when you meet a wonderful understanding dog owner on a walk is like hearing angels sing! My dog is now 12 and can't be bothered to react now,8 trainers down - I could have bought a lot of shoes with that money!
2026-06-11 09:22:23
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