reactive dogs | Rescuing Reese

Raising, rescuing and training three very different dogs has left me with so many stories to tell and experiences to share. I am in no way a professional on these topics, and I am always willing to learn and admit that I was wrong. I hope that you find my stories helpful or encouraging.

Sep 20, 2022

Handling Reactivity - with Eddie from Classic K9 Academy

Dog handler/trainer Eddie from Classic K9 Academy based in Toronto shares his experiences.

Sep 13, 2022

Am I More Reactive Than My Dog - podcast version

Taking care of your reactive dog and being faced with off leash dogs in on-leash areas... you may find yourself becoming quite reactive

Sep 6, 2022

Managing Reactivity with the Spicy Bahama Mama

On our second guest interview we get to talk to Emily, dog mom to Dolly, a rescue potcake from the Bahamas.

Aug 30, 2022

My Dog Isn't Social - and that's okay

Your dog does not have to love every single dog. Dog reactivity is common, dog-selective is normal, your dog isn't social? That is okay!

Aug 23, 2022

My Letter to the Friendly Dog Owner

What I want friendly dog owners to know, understand and do differently, coming from the perspective of a reactive dog owner.

Aug 16, 2022

Muzzle Misconception (Muzzled Dogs are Good Dogs)

What are you first thoughts when you see a dog with a muzzle? Are they aggressive? Should you be nervous? Muzzles have been a huge part of

Aug 9, 2022

Raising Reactivity with Guest Host, Kristin (Archer's Mom)

From the Spicy Dog Mama Podcast - Episode 3 "Raising Reactivity with Guest Host, Kristin (Archer's Mom)

Aug 2, 2022

A Rescue, a Golden, a Puppy. Oh my!

From the Spicy Dog Mama Podcast - Episode 2 "My Reactivity Story (In a Nutshell)"

Jul 26, 2022

Is It All In How You Raise Them?

From the Spicy Dog Mama Podcast - Episode 1 "What is Reactivity - It's all in how you raise them?"

May 23, 2022

Am I More Reactive Than My Dog?

How do YOU handle reactivity and situations that are out of your control? Can your dog read your body language and feed off of that?

Jan 25, 2022

Going Up? Rey vs Elevator

Taking a leash reactive dog into an elevator for the first time... How did we do and how do we manage it.