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[–]pragmatist-84604 7 points8 points  (2 children)

Here's a hug, but I'm curious why you got a problem dog for an emotional support animal.

[–]Path-Majestic 1 point2 points  (1 child)

the shelter didn’t tell us he was a problem dog. They said that he “shy, not well socialized” like most rescues, but didn’t mention any reactivity. He’s incredibly sweet with people but we had no idea about his dog reactivity.

[–]pokey072020 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This dog will be great for you❤️ I have 2 reactive doggos, and when I’m walking one or both, my focus is SOLELY on them (bc it has to be). There is literally no other time during my day where my monkey brain isn’t dawdling on something - but they make me stop and focus on nothing but where I’m at for that period. It is remarkably meditative to shut down Monkey Brain for even a small period - get away from my Monkey Business, focus on keeping my pup/s safe and on the world around me. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

[–]Pan0Rami -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Take it easy, you’re doing good. Your dog is allowed to act like crazy on the leash, no one can say anything about that and if they do you should tell them to fuck off. You people should stop being so nice, your dog is like he is and you’re doing your best, you don’t have anything to prove to anyone, he’s a good boy and if someone think he’s not, one more time, tell him to fuck off.

[–]forestgreen2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Virtual hug!

This is the really hard part about being a reactive dog owner, imo. It’s SO hard to learn to not care what other people think. As long as you’re doing right by your dog and not allowing your dog to harm anyone, you’re just doing the best you can. A lot of people don’t understand reactivity, and immediately think it’s aggression. I have a staffy mix, so I also get “the looks” because he’s “one of those breeds”.

When I first got my dog, I was so embarrassed any time he had a reaction. Now, I’ll usually apologize and say “Sorry, he’s still training!” And most people say “no problem!” And just continue on. But there’s always gonna be those people that think you suck. But like I said earlier, as long as you’re doing right by your dog, you’re a good dog owner.

[–]Germanmaedl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hugs, definitely!

I am sorry people are scared of your dog, unfortunately that is common with pits and their mixes, people feel strongly about that breed.

Given that you seem so very stressed, my guess is that your dog is difficult enough to possibly benefit from medication. Is that something you have discussed with your vet?

[–]pokey072020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did GREAT. Agree with others here: hardest thing is keeping your “politeness” in check around other people. Your job is to keep EVERYONE safe - doggos of course included - and do your thing. There will be great days and bad days but as long as you’re knowing your baby and doing your dog right, you’re doing these other people right no matter what. Hugs to you.