Does your Doodle bark, lunge, freeze, or hide on walks?
If you’re wondering why this happens and why common advice isn’t working, you’re not alone. Leash reactivity isn’t a training failure. It’s a communication and emotional regulation issue.

In Part 1 of my interview with trainer Victoria Baker, we dive into leash reactivity. What causes it, why some Doodles struggle more than others, and why outdated, force-based methods often make things worse instead of better.

💡 What you’ll learn:
✔️ What leash reactivity really is (and what it isn’t)
✔️ Why popular barking and lunging advice often backfires
✔️ How fear, frustration, and over-arousal drive reactive behavior
✔️ Why some Doodles are more sensitive on walks
✔️ The first steps to helping your dog feel calmer and safer outside

🐕 Once you understand the why behind leash reactivity, you’ll be ready to move forward with confidence instead of frustration.

👉 Next listen: Continue the series with “How to Stop Leash Reactivity and Train Calmer Walks (Part 2)” to learn how to apply science-backed training techniques step by step.

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Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

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