30 | Is it Fear? 3 Ways to Tell If Your Dog's Reactivity is Fear-Based or Aggressive

Hey dog lover, Have you ever wondered whether your dog’s reactivity is rooted in fear or just aggression? It’s such an important distinction to make because it can really change how you approach helping your dog. In this episode, I’m diving into three key ways to figure it out. 🐾Your Dog’s History: Whether you’ve had your dog since they were a pup or brought them into your life as a rescue, their background holds important clues. 🐾The Context of Their Triggers: Understanding the situations that set your dog off is crucial. 🐾Body Language and Energy: Today we will break down what to look for in their body language and then go one step further to really help you know if your dog's reactivity is rooted in fear. I hope this will help you have a clearer understanding of what’s really going on with your dog’s behaviour, and you’ll feel more confident in helping them through it. Oh and.... 🎉Exciting News!🎉 If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to join me for the *Calm Down, Dog! Bootcamp* happening live on September 9th and 10th. It’s a 2-day event where we’ll dive even deeper into helping your dog move from fearful and reactive to calm and confident. You can sign up at: beyondobedience.ca/bootcamp So put down that treat pouch, hit play, and let’s get into it!