USA Dog Behavior Podcast

← USA Dog Behavior Podcast16 Jul · 17 min

Why Does My Dog Bark at Other Dogs?

Why Does My Dog Bark at Other Dogs?16 Jul17 min

Why does a perfectly normal walk with your dog suddenly turn into barking, lunging, and chaos the moment another dog appears? In this episode, canine behavior consultant Scott Sheaffer explains why barking at other dogs is one of the most misunderstood behavior problems owners face. You’ll learn why “leash reactivity” is often only a description of the behavior rather than the diagnosis, why fear is frequently the real driving force, and why understanding the underlying cause is far more impo...