Many dog owners in Rancho Santa Fe start looking for help when their dog begins barking, lunging, growling, or spinning at the end of the leash the moment another dog or person appears. This is commonly called dog reactivity, and it can make walks feel stressful and unpredictable. The good news is that reactivity is not a life sentence. With the right structure, training, and communication, most dogs can learn to exist calmly around triggers and build emotional stability in r
