Ep. 40 Why Your Dog is Aggressive to Dogs When On-Leash, but Not Off-Leash

Grumpy Dogs: Overcoming Your Dog's Fear and Aggression

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Does your dog seem to turn into a barking, lunging maniac the moment you clip on the leash and they see another dog? This episode uncovers the mystery behind leash reactivity. We break down how fear often lies at the root of this frustrating behavior. You'll learn the science behind why dogs feel threatened when they can't establish their own safe distance and how being tethered to you can make matters worse.
In the second part, we shift gears to arm you with practical tips and strategies for managing your dog's reactivity. From subtle environmental adjustments to creating a more secure space for your dog.
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Ep. 40 Why Your Dog is Aggressive to Dogs When On-Leash, but Not Off-Leash
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Scott Sheaffer, CCBC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is a certified dog behavior consultant who has worked with thousands of dog owners and their aggressive dogs. Scott specializes in the assessment and treatment of fear, anxiety, aggression, and phobias in dogs six months and older. For more information about Scott, see USADogBehavior.com.

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If you have a dog who is aggressive and dangerous to humans, it is important that you immediately consult directly with an experienced and certified canine behavior consultant who specializes in dog aggression to humans. Take proper measures to ensure that your dog is never in a position to injure anyone. The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is neither intended nor implied to replace the need for the direct involvement of an experienced and certified canine behavior consultant who specializes in dog aggression to humans. Scott Sheaffer, the Grumpy Dogs podcast and USA Dog Behavior, LLC, are not liable for any incidents or outcomes resulting from following the advice given in this podcast.

Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Leash Reactivity in Dogs (00:01:26)

3. Root Causes of Leash Reactivity (00:02:03)

4. Leash Reactivity and Dog Breeds (00:02:40)

5. Threshold Distance (00:03:44)

6. What can you do to address leash reactivity? (00:07:46)

7. Conclusion (00:10:00)