06/06/2026
This is Missy. I have been working with her for the past couple of months, and she has made tremendous progress from the emotionally reactive dog she once was. Previously, even the sight of another dog in the distance would trigger an intense emotional response and reactive behaviour.
We have worked on several aspects of her training, including controlled exposure, and while we now need to increase the level of exposure, it must continue to be done in a structured and controlled manner.
Missy has already completed a session with my two dogs in a secure dog field, where she was fantastic. By the end of the session, she was comfortably off lead and no longer required a muzzle.
With that success in mind, I invited her to join me on a casual group walk. The dogs in this pack are all well-balanced, stable, and socially secure, making them ideal role models for her continued development.
Exposure is key to Missy's progress. While she may still react occasionally, these responses are now far more impulsive than emotional, which represents significant improvement. Most importantly, these moments can be redirected and corrected, allowing her to continue building confidence and making positive associations around other dogs.
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