less overwhelmed.
The Dog Is Reactive
A dog may react strongly when it sees another dog, person, bicycle, or other stimulus.
That reaction doesn’t automatically mean the dog wants to attack. Some dogs bark, lunge, freeze, or pull on the leash because they’re frightened, overstimulated, or struggling to cope with the situation.
Extra distance can make these encounters easier to manage.
The Dog Is Recovering From an InjuryA dog wearing a yellow ribbon may be healing from surgery, an injury, or another physical problem.
Even a friendly dog may not
