The Dog Expert Podcast_ Season 1_ Episode 4 - I_ve Got a Reactive Dog - Now What_

Living with a reactive dog can be overwhelming, isolating and misunderstood.

 

But you’re not alone - and your dog isn’t broken.

 

In this powerful episode, Jo Middleton and Emily Dustan are joined by reactive dog expert and author, Jay Gurden. Together they unpack what reactivity really is, why it happens and how to support your dog with empathy, science, and calm leadership.

From trigger stacking and thresholds to practical, force-free tools you can use today, this episode is packed with both heart and help.

You’ll learn:

• What’s really going on when your dog overreacts
• The emotional root of reactivity
• What to stop doing and what to start instead
• Tools for building safety, confidence, and trust

Because reactivity isn’t disobedience, it’s communication.

And your dog needs you to hear it.