190 | What If the Fight Is the Problem and Why Control Can Make Reactivity Worse

Hey there, fellow Dog Lover ! 🐾

What if your dog’s reactivity isn’t just about the trigger…

…but about the tension between you and your dog?

In this episode, we explore a powerful (and slightly uncomfortable) idea:

What if the fight… is the fight?

We break down:

• How leash tension, control, and tight handling can increase reactivity
• Why dogs push against pressure—and how that creates a cycle
• The role of choice, autonomy, and communication in building trust
• Why trust goes both ways between you and your dog
• How to start listening to your dog instead of constantly directing them

This episode isn’t about letting your dog “do whatever they want.”

It’s about creating space for understanding, building trust, and changing the conversation between you and your dog.

Because sometimes…

👉 Reactivity isn’t about the world.
👉 It’s about the pressure your dog feels within it.

How interesting…

Hope you enjoy this one!

Tracy xoxox

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🎵 Music credit: Shawn Trotter
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