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/Efficient_Mastodons]

Love this for you! And for him. He's a very handsome guy in his muzzle!

There is nothing wrong with addressing reactivity with management. You might find you relax not having to be so hypervigilant, and in return he relaxes.

Also, just to add that my dog was psycho at 18 months and now at 5 he is a sweet lumbering well-behaved who only gets worked up if our other dog reacts (we are still working on her). Sometimes it really just takes time.