Calm Walks, Not Chaos
Leash reactivity is an intense reaction (barking, lunging, pulling, growling, or spinning) to a trigger while your dog is on leash. Level II: Refinement focuses on leash reactivity, behavior correction, distraction work, owner handling, and real-world application. Your dog learns what is expected. You learn how to create the behavior you want.
What's Often Behind It
Reactivity is usually driven by fear, frustration, or overexcitement, not "bad behavior". In a study of 13,700 dogs, 17% were afraid of other dogs (Salonen et al., 2020). Pain can make it worse, so if the reactivity started suddenly, see your veterinarian first.
Read the full guide: Leash Reactivity in Dogs: Why Your Dog Lunges and Barks on Walks. Reactivity that involves aggression or a bite history is reviewed personally by G under Level III: Transformation.
Questions
Leash Reactivity: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with reactive dogs?
Yes. On-leash reactivity is part of Level II: Refinement. Cases involving aggression or bite history require careful evaluation, and G personally reviews them before recommending a next step.
