The Reactive Dog Turnaround

Does your dog bark, lunge, or pull frantically at the sight of another dog, a bicycle, or a stranger? You are not alone — and you do not need to accept this as ‘just how they are.’ The Reactive Dog Turnaround is a compassionate, science-backed guide designed to help you understand why your dog reacts and — more importantly — how to gently change that response. Drawing on modern behaviour science and practical experience, this book walks you through the why of reactivity (temperament, thresholds, triggers) and then gives you step-by-step training protocols for desensitisation, counterconditioning, and loose-lead walking. You will also learn how to manage your dog’s environment, choose the right equipment, support their overall health through nutrition and grooming, and build a calm daily routine that reduces stress for both of you. Written in warm, clear language and free of trainer jargon, this handbook is the complete, trustworthy companion for any owner ready to reclaim peaceful walks. Part of The Happy Pet Library.