Why Dogs Bite, Bark and Growl

Why Dogs Bite, Bark and Growl

“Reactivity” is a broad term; it’s a term that has become almost meaningless in the world of dog behavior. It simply means the dog is overreacting to something in the environment (e.g., strangers, other dogs, certain sounds, motion, etc.). That reaction may include barking, lunging, whining, hiding, freezing, pulling away, or trying to escape. Aggression…

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