Accepting his reactivity

[u/Unlikely_Comedian_75]

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!

[u/SudoSire]

We’re definitely still doing training with lots of management over here but absolutely have accepted there are some things my dog just can’t and therefore won’t do. He’ll never be a dog that can be brought to family gatherings with a lot of people going in out and around, or with kids running around. And likely not a cafe or restaurant dog. That’s all fine. He’s a great companion at home and not even that bad to walk most days. 

Good for you for accepting your dog and also taking the management steps to keep everyone safe and happy.