Anonymous #2 4w

so. i’ve not had a dog before, my mom passed away and i took him over because i couldn’t handle the thought of surrendering him. i’ve done the best of my ability to train him. he’s just so much. he pees in his kennel out of spite when i’m normally trying to leave the house despite how many times he’s been out prior and if i had just taken him out , he refuses to respond to commands unless i have food (im trying to not use food).

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Anonymous OP 4w

Dm

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Anonymous OP 4w

i can’t ever successfully take him on a walk without being pulled to the gravel, he never settles down at all, is extremely reactive to my smaller cat. he had gotten attacked by an off lead dog in my neighborhood so he’s reactive from that. there’s more.

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Anonymous OP 4w

from girl to girl trust i am trying my hardest. i love this little man with every fiber of my being and i want nothing more than for him to be happy with me and for me to be happy with him for my mom. i don’t know what to do and its to the point to where im crying every night so stressed cause idk what to do.

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Anonymous OP 4w

how old is he?

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Anonymous #2 4w

almost 3?

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Anonymous OP 4w

He needs to release stress

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Anonymous OP 4w

i’m going to be honest it may be very hard for you alone to combat his reactivity with another animal within your own home. can you afford/look into outside training?

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Anonymous #2 4w

i wouldn’t wish a reactive dog on anyone and i am sorry this is happening :( i petsit full time specifically with reactive dogs because they’re unable to be out in public, but a few of my clients have found relief with trainers specializing in fear free practice!

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Anonymous OP 4w

I’m working on getting him neutered. I have an appointment set.

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Anonymous OP 4w

getting neutered may help! a dog attack may cause him to be reactive for the rest of his life though sadly

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