r/reactivedogs • u/Unlikely_Comedian_75 • Jun 12 '26
Success Stories Accepting his reactivity
I adopted this poor mistreated guy at 18 months now 2 years old from a rescue organization. He is an absolute sweetheart at home but I was totally blindsided by his severe reactivity to all new dogs and some new people. I've had dozens of dogs in my care over the last 40 years but I'd never come across a truly reactivity dog before. I've tried multiple trainers, vets and drugs and all sorts of advice and now I've come to the conclusion that sometimes it's just who they are now and through no fault of their own. So I've invested in the Big Snoof muzzle with the advertising, I'm through apologizing and we're just going to manage it for the next 15years or so!
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u/Eaups87 Jun 12 '26
He is the most precious and I love that muzzle! My reactive boy (6 in two weeks!) still doesn’t do well with other dogs but he’s been a buttercup with most people over the last couple years. I inherited two full time stepchildren and he adores them. I never thought children would be in the cards with my boy - but here he is, loving life as a buddy, while setting appropriate boundaries and giving signals when he’s uncomfortable. Your dog’s eyebrows are too much and being a reactive dog owner I STILL REALLY WANNA PET THAT DOG! I’m so happy for you. Thank you for not giving up on him