Can I ask what she is fed on? What are used for treats?

I had a highly reactive GSD who was a lot less reactive on foods with no colourings etc.

Just a thought, not saying it would solve the problem but might help a bit.

I'd avoid the corner until I had more control, not being able to control the staffie is unhelpful to say the least.

The 100 yd dash is all very well but must raise the adrenalin levels.

Could she be taught to carry a toy?

rune

hi rune

diet is very good and not a factor

ummm, interesting.

so you would be more coming from the perspective of the female handler here?
as in working thru the frustration until it burns itself out, thus focussing on impulse control?

Haven't read the other replies but it seems to me all this stopping and waiting business is doing nothing but winding the dog right up.

When she misbehaves give her an effective lead correction but carry on walking, same with bark/lunge ect.

Eye contact isn't needed and imo cause unnessary stress to a reactive dog (wants to look too much) just insist she walks nice/doesn't bark.

Adam

Well..... you're the expert, of course.

as per azz's new rule, as the thread starter i state no ecollar referances are allowed on my thread.

....all other suggestions welcome, even if not agreed with

many thanks

Will do - with grace.... and apologies.

many thanks for taking that as meant



my post edited in kind

In my view, certainly the staffy business would be making the dog worse, although I can see why this is thought a reasonable thing to do.

Also to be honest, I'd be embarrassed as being seen as maybe winding up the staffie and the owner coming out

I'd try to avoid/cross over/go on other side of street or a different walk, if this is impossible I'd possible go past fast with use of toy or similar, but would have to see the situation - whatever, the emphasis would be on less adrenalin pumping and more avoiding/calm etc, this latter needs to be taught away from highly arousing situations until very good and then maybe used in more arousing situations

Just a few thoughts

Wys
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No i dont think so, thats just how i do it. Thefrustration does not "burn" itself out, it does not get to that level,

If the lead throwing did not work then i would slowley circle the dog & then "lead throw" ,still didnt work id do it again.

it works for the reactive dogs i train.

Its a kind effective method that i then move onto a long line