Hey there fellow dog lover! Dog reactivity and off-leash dogs. 🐕 It's a hot topic for sure. 🔥 It can be said that dog reactivity is born from bad experiences when your dog is on a leash. But today I am talking about how I turned a potentially bad situation into a dog-bonding experience. I am sharing exactly what I did, why I did it and sharing 3 tips on how to help your dogs when off-leash dogs approach you while you are walking your dog. Now disclaimer time: There are many variables when it comes to off-leash encounters with other dogs. Today's story worked because these dogs weren't aggressive and the owners were great people. That won't always be the case therefore, always consult a professional dog trainer to help you if you are struggling with dog reactivity and off-leash dog encounters How to stay in touch: Join the Canine Chronicles (aka Be my pen pal!) Here's how to do it: 1. Go to www.beyondobedience.ca 2. Hang on the page for a few seconds until the pop-up comes up 3. Fill out your name and email 4. Now we are pen pals!! 🎉 I hope you enjoy this episode. Reach out if you have questions or other podcast ideas! See you next week! T