Dogs always do things for a reason. For example: scared or anxious about something, in pain, tired, hungry, bored and so on.

Avoiding the trigger, is not avoiding the issue, it is part of the therapy.

Trigger stacking. What is it? An accumulation of stress over time that results in the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Trigger stacking is real for humans and it is real for dogs and it can take days to come down from.

Part 2 The Street. This chart is to help the average dog owners make a more informed decision when they see another dog they don’t know on a walk. If your dog already has aggression or reactivity, please consult a behaviourist.

Part 3 Off lead areas. This chart is to help the average dog owners make a more informed decision when they see another dog they don’t know on a walk. If your dog already has aggression or reactivity, please consult a behaviourist.

Part 1 - Trigger Stacking. This chart is to help the average dog owners make a more informed decision when they see another dog they don’t know on a walk.