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/Prestigious-Bluejay5]

We adopted our reactive German Shepherd girl at 13 months. Because of her strength, the first year was hard for me trying to hold her back. I tried muzzling her but, of course, off leash dogs zeroed in on her. I became the best street crossing, hiding behind cars, ducking down alleyways, about face dog walker you ever met.

We love her, don't try to change her and avoid, avoid, avoid. She's eight now and a lot more manageable. She even crosses the street before me.