The Truth About Reactive Dogs

If you’ve ever cried because of your dog’s behaviour… this episode is for you.In the very first episode of Reactive Dog Training, Claire Lawrence explains why she chose to dedicate her work to reactive, emotionally overwhelmed, and behaviourally complex dogs. The dogs most people misunderstand, fear, or eventually give up on.This is an honest conversation about:reactive dogsemotional overwhelmbehaviour vs emotionwhy obedience doesn’t always equal emotional stabilitythe hidden struggles reactive dog owners faceand why compassion, clarity, and realistic expectations matter so much in rehabilitationClaire also shares her own experiences working with dogs like Dot, Logan, and Digger, and explains why she believes behaviour is far more than bad behaviour or disobedience.Because, sometimes the barking, lunging, shutdowns, or chaos we see on the surface are symptoms of something much deeper underneath.This episode is for reactive dog owners who feel exhausted, isolated, judged, or overwhelmed and need a reminder that they are not alone.If you enjoy the episode, make sure to follow the podcast and share it with another reactive dog owner who needs to hear this.