No Bad Dogs Podcast E326- What Should You Do If You're Dog is Reactive On The Leash?
Oct 31, 2025
Discussing leash reactivity, Tom helps dog owners tackle issues like jumping and lunging. He emphasizes teaching alternate behaviors and using training cues effectively. The conversation explores the use of prong collars and when to consider e-collars for better communication. Tom provides step-by-step methods for handling distractions like joggers on walks. He highlights the importance of practicing with triggers to gather data and improve responses, urging owners to face challenges rather than avoid them.
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Use Clear Work And Release Cues
- Teach clear cues like "heel" and a single release word so the dog knows when to work and when to be free.
- Use the release consistently so the dog stops guessing and doesn't treat walking rules as optional.
Don't Let Equipment Replace Verbal Training
- Dogs often become equipment‑aware and only obey when a collar is active if owners skip teaching verbal cues.
- Build behaviors first, then use collars as enforcement so obedience generalizes off‑equipment.
Only Add An E‑Collar After Basics
- Condition a remote (e-)collar only after the dog reliably knows core cues like recall and place.
- Use the remote to extend communication off-leash, not as a substitute for basic obedience training.