17 Ways To Exercise Your Reactive Dog Besides Your Local Dog Park

Hello ICanHasers, and welcome to today's puppy parenthood discussion: reactive doggos. All dogs are unique, have different behaviors, needs, and require unique approaches. The word 'reactive' seems to carry a certain connotation. Oftentimes, all sorts of dogs get categorized as 'reactive'. Whether they're barking at a trespasser until he leaves or at a tree for 15 minutes.

What's important to note is that reactive dogs are those that tend to overreact, demonstrating unusual behavior. It's always best to see a professional vet to help determine whether your dog is reactive or not. Today we're bringing you a Reddit discussion where someone asked for advice on ways to exercise a reactive dog that doesn't do well at public dog parks. We're sure that many people can relate, your dog doesn't necessarily have to be reactive to not enjoy dog parks. Some have a little bit of social anxiety, and that's okay. We present to you 17 pieces of advice from fellow dog owners:

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A tennis court is a great idea! Probably any court for that matter. Or even running tracks. Honestly, the possibilities are endless. As long as there aren't any people and tons of space for running and sniffing, doggo will be happy. You'll be left with a happy worn-out pup after all of that exploring.
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This sounds like an amazing initiative. Made by puppy parents for puppies and their parents. If this is something you can afford, we're sure your pup will enjoy it. But if this doesn't seem like something you'd want to indulge in, there are many other (free) options for endless sniffies and walkies.
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