Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Dog Fear "Reactivity"

Is dog fear "reactivity" a result of... 

Lack of discipline
Lack of clarity
Owners haven’t given clear guidelines, especially on greetings
Owner appears to the dog to not know what they are doing

?

No. This is internet dog training gibberish.

What is fear? Fear is the emotional response to a real or perceived threat. 

"Reactivity" is not a behavioral term. It is meaningless in the real world of behavior science. It is a catch-all term, ranging from an aroused and happy puppy to dealing with Godzilla. 

Plan accordingly.

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