24: Why Your Doodle Barks & Lunges on Walks – Understanding Leash Reactivity with Victoria Baker (Pt. 1)

🐾 Does your Doodle bark, lunge, or hide on walks? Wondering WHY this happens and why common advice isn't working? In Part 1 of my interview with trainer Victoria Baker , we dive into leash reactivity —what causes it, why your dog behaves this way, and how to stop following ineffective, outdated training methods that make things worse. 💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ What leash reactivity really is (and isn’t) ✔️ Why popular advice for barking & lunging doesn't work ✔️ How fear, frustration & over-arousal contribute to reactivity ✔️ Why some Doodles are more reactive than others ✔️ The first steps to helping your dog feel calmer & more confident 🐕 Once you understand the WHY behind leash reactivity, you’ll be ready for Part 2 , where we cover HOW to fix it using science-backed training techniques! 🎧 Continue the series: 📢 Part 2 : How to stop leash reactivity & train calmer walks 📢 Part 3 : Fixing “Frustrated Greeters” who pull & bark out of excitement 📖 Full show notes & resources → Click here 🎧 Hit play now to finally understand your Doodle’s behavior on walks! Searching for the perfect gift for yourself or a Doodle lover? 🎁🐾 The Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™ brings peace to pet parents and their energetic pups! This audio course adapts Dr. Karen Overall’s proven protocol just for Doodles, helping them settle and thrive. Treat yourself or surprise a Doodle parent with the gift of calm and a happier pup. Transform chaos into calm today!