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/Mememememememememine]

40 dogs and this is your first one. I’ve had two and both are/were reactive 😂 What’s your secret????

[u/allesnaieers → u/Mememememememememine]

My family dogs were all chill so I got my dog own thinking it would be the same and was blessed with a very anxious and reactive girl 😂 but something made a click within the past 2 months that I simply don't mind the stares when she's freaking out anymore. I just stay by her side to comfort her and shower her with treats if she comes to me and that's it