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Nothing is worse than having your dog suddenly lunge at another dog. Whether the other dog is walking across the street or another dog is walking straight towards you. The behaviour is a huge safety risk for you and your dog. Your dog may be hurt when the approaching dog sees the aggression and attacks.  You may be pulled off your feet, especially in Canada's often icy winters. Your dog may also be the cause of massive vet bills if they hurt another dog, or if their neck gets damaged by the pulling they inflict. 

Why does my dog lunge at other dogs? Well it is most likely fear-aggression. An accredited dog behaviourist will ensure to find the root cause specific to your dog and like a dog psychiatrist will develop a plan to help change the way the dog thinks, feels and behaves when other dogs are around.  PivotalChange.ca sets you up for success with a tried and true method, gentle and compassionate (meaning no gadgets or pain of any kind).  We guide you to train your dog, establish strong communications,  and reduce the fear aggression,

We've help those handicapped, elderly and anyone fed up and frustrated with being walked by their dog. We've helped those embarrassed by their dog's sudden eruptions in their quiet neighborhood.  We provide a program that is a powerful way to work with your dog to live a lifetime of enjoyment through a cooperative partnership. You will enjoy the outdoors again, spending time together and making your bond with your dog as strong as it can be.

If these things matter to you, you can count on them mattering to us: your relationship with your dog, you dog's enjoyment on a walk, your love of being with your best friend, and your safety on the walk.

Want to learn more about Aggression - check out our recent blog article "What To Do When Your Dog is Aggressive"

Video: Delving Deeper Into the On-Leash Aggression Puzzle

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