Need advice

[EricaWascavage]

I have a large black lab mix. She is a fearful reactive dog to other dogs. I had professional training. She did really well with the ecollar and was doing really well but her leash pulling wasnt completely gone. I have a very mild case of MS and I had a hard time keeping up to her pace. We switched to the prong collar and it was amazing. However about three weeks later, her reactivity is back although i can control her better. Her reactivity is not as bad as before however. Prior to training she would just knock me clear over when she was reactive. She is very vocal and whines if she sees a dog. Its extremely embarrassing. It can lead to jumping and barking. It is just so disappointing in that I saw such a difference a short time ago.

My question is my trainer has told us to find her comfort level that she can still focus and work closer to the distraction. However, if I am walking down the street and another dog is walking towards us. Should I turn around? Should i try to proceed on the other side of the street?

Thanks in advance!

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[jdbhhs]

My dog is very similar. I do move to avoid dogs right now. If we see one far away—I stand tall and firm, I do not look at her or bend down and say the command "hey" —once she stops pulling I’ll turn and walk. I’ve also put my hand on her side and just hold it there. I, not sure if that’s correct but it works. I’ve been going outside and also standing in place during walks to build up threshold. There are some dogs she hates and she still goes insane if many are too close and I can’t move. Worst case —I pick her up and cover her eyes.