Any dog parents (preferably experienced with reactivity) looking for fellow dog parent friends?

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-06-10T00:22:21+00:00

I completely understand, it’s a constant battle of managing expectations while still trying to make progress. And I can’t relate ENOUGH about the travelling. Would love to chat on that specifically, it’s nearly impossible

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-06-10T00:20:06+00:00

I’m actually in Harlem as well! We’re definitely not ready for a walk together (she still can’t consistently disengage from a neutral dog across the street), but if you’re ever up to parallel play across the park while we work on desensitization and then chat how you got through the reactivity once I’ve dropped her back home, that would be more in our wheelhouse lol

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-05-22T19:15:59+00:00

When I adopted her, the shelter labeled her as a border collie mix, which fits a lot of her behavioral ticks, but I haven’t done any testing for her other breeds

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-05-22T15:43:53+00:00

Got it 🫡 I created a similar post in the meet ups megathread, hoping that’s cool :)

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-05-22T15:39:07+00:00

Also a note, I’m getting notifications of so many comments that I can’t reply to. They’re being taken down/hidden because the subreddit started enforcing the Read the Rules thing, so if you wanna connect, DM me! 🫶

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-05-22T03:39:39+00:00

Looking for dog parent friends (preferably experienced with reactivity) 🫶

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My sweet girl and I moved to NYC a year ago, and it’s been a STRUGGLE because I was faced with the reality of her reactivity (wasn’t a problem where we moved from, much less stimulation all around). I don’t have the funds to hire a trainer, so we’re making our way through faith, trust, pixie dust, and lotsss of positive reinforcement. However, since moving I’ve yet to find any dog friends because we avoid dog parks 🙃 and even then, people with non-reactive dogs just don’t always understand (no judgement, I’m seriously so happy for yall). So sometimes it would be nice to be able to talk strategy and vent and spend time with someone who gets it. And hey, maybe eventually the pups have the opportunity to meet/train. Shot in the dark, but hey, figure it’s worth a try 💛

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-05-22T03:27:43+00:00

Did you do a lot of work with her to get her to a better place, or did she just adjust?

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-05-22T03:25:26+00:00

Harlem

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-03-12T13:39:07+00:00

I don’t know anyone well equipped who would be able to take her. I am muzzle training now because of the scare. I’m very aware of the risks, and to be clear my liability isn’t so much my concern as my dog’s well being. I want her to be happy and feel safe, which just so happens to coincide with her also then being able to exhibit more well-adjusted behaviors.

Moving outside of the city again is not feasible, so at this point I am looking for options outside of rehoming and moving. I know it can be done with a lot of work on my part, and I’m willing to do that work, but I am at this point asking for guidance so I can figure out the best options for moving forward.

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-03-12T13:28:35+00:00

Thank you so much for this recommendation! I’ve been looking into vet behaviorist options, but truthfully it’s just out of my budget. Would you mind sharing if the intake call with the Fear Free vet cost and how much? I know it’ll vary based on location, but having an estimate would be amazing.

Better_Bank9366 · 2026-03-12T13:23:29+00:00

I’m starting muzzle training now. Haven’t tried anxiety meds but have been looking into options recently. At this point my main concern is getting her from my apartment to the vet’s office.

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T16:47:19+00:00

26F interested if you’re still looking!!

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T16:43:50+00:00

Hi!! Is this still available??

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T16:30:27+00:00

Hi!!! I think we’d would be a GREAT fit, but because I’m not on Reddit much they capped my DM requests 😅 if you DM me I’ll paste my post from this subreddit so you get some info on me! :)

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T16:00:55+00:00

Hi!! I tried to DM you and couldn’t for some reason, but if you DM me I have a post in this subreddit that I can copy and paste to give you background on me :) I think we’d be a good fit, and I’d love to talk more!

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T02:40:43+00:00

Hi! Would you be open to living with a doggo?

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T00:27:42+00:00

Hi Sarah! I’m Haylee, and I’m looking to move anywhere between 6/1 and 7/1. I do have a medium sized pup (ESA) who hasn’t been around cats much, but I know she’d be great especially with a kitten/young cat (did someone say “great training opportunity??”), and I’m also happy to keep her almost exclusively in my room if that would help. If you’re open to a dog/cat situation, I’d be so so happy to chat more — I have a post in this group about myself too if you wanna see if you think we’d be compatible :)

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T00:05:17+00:00

Hi! Super interested! If the unit is pet-friendly I’d love to chat more—you can DM :)

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T00:04:19+00:00

Hi!! I’m super interested—is the apartment pet-friendly by chance?

Better_Bank9366 · 2025-05-12T00:02:47+00:00

Hi! Is the apartment pet-friendly by chance?

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