Скачать или смотреть From Chaos to Control: Willow Learns to Walk Past Dogs Without Pulling

Willow is leveling up! When she first started training, she couldn’t walk past another dog without barking, lunging, or “going nuts” the moment something moved. But today you’ll see her practicing structured walking around real dogs in real Charlotte environments — parks, sidewalks, busy trails — with dramatically more self-control.

This stage is where owners often ask:
“How do I get my dog to walk beside me outside?”
“Why does my dog lunge at other dogs?”
“What’s the best way to fix leash reactivity for good?”

In today’s session, Willow works on:
• positive reinforcement loose leash walking
• checking in instead of reacting
• ignoring dogs even when they’re close
• calmly passing movement, noise, and excitement
• understanding heel around distractions

This isn’t a quick-fix technique — it’s real dog reactivity training designed to last. We proof behaviors in the environments that matter so dogs learn how to stay calm where they once struggled most.

At Mariah Dog Training, we do the walking, managing, and distraction-proofing so you don’t have to spend hours practicing. Then we give you simple steps to maintain Willow’s progress at home.

You’ll see the difference: her leash is loose, her eyes are softer, and she’s starting to trust that she can handle the world without blowing up.
This is how leash reactivity truly changes.