Wise Dog Training

Very important for those with reactive dogs

Reactivity can be exhausting...for both of you.
Helping dogs through this requires slowing down.
Doing things differently.
If you are making no progress....you may not be "doing it wrong", it could be because decompression simply hasn't been thought of or perhaps you tried a couple of things and it didn't help much.

Well....the truth is, it won't help much when it is sporadic or a couple of times a week.
Though that is better than nothing, a better way of thinking about decompression as a "prescription" given several times a day.

Sleep.
Often over looked ....or dogs are expected to relax in the busy lounge where their bed is, when the children may be playing or just being kids.
Not an environment conducive to good quality sleep and rest.
Do they open their eyes when sleeping because they heard you walking past, or that car go past the window?
That is a sign they need a quieter area.

If the household is busy and a bit chaotic for the two hours before dinner....that may be too much for your dog.
Maybe popping them away to rest is a better option.

Try adding in more sleep.
Quality rest and sleep.
Have set times.

It can make a big difference.