Hi all,
I'm really struggling and could use some advice.
I have a lovely border collie who is reactive to everything on the lead, dogs, children, birds in the sky the list goes on.
He is the most affectionate dog at home with us and strangers.
I've been a really bad owner as it's just made me not want to take him out. He barks so loud and lunges.
He's absolutely fine off the lead at the beach and we make sure we go for long walks at the weekend but I know
He needs a walk everyday. We also play fetch in the garden in the day. I've also bought some games.
As a result of this he's very unfit and has put on weight as well so I've reduced his food.
I've tried taking treats out and distracting him with them but he's now associated treats with something that's going to make him anxious. Toys don't hold his attention very well.
I've paid to have a dog behaviourist come out but she follows the wolf theories which didn't seem to fit. There aren't any others that are around us.
Has anyone had a really reactive dog and has turned it around?
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meepmoop · 07/04/2019 18:44
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