Reactive Adolescent Dogs

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Apr 22, 2025

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INSIGHT

Defining Adolescent Dogs

Adolescent dogs range from six months to about three years, depending on breed and sex hormones.
Full maturity usually comes around four years of age.

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Clarifying Reactivity

Reactivity means overreacting, not necessarily aggression.
Many confuse reactive behavior with biting or aggressive acts, which is a misuse of the term.

ADVICE

Balance Freedom With Limits

Give adolescent dogs as much freedom as they can handle but no more.
Listen carefully to their signals that they cannot handle certain environments or activities and adjust accordingly.

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