How to manage my dog's extreme reactivity to other dogs and people?

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My dog goes crazy when he see another dog, cat or baby he stops listening to me starts barking and goes really nuts he even tries to bite me sometimes if i touch him i really need help i can't go outside with him i don't know what to do, i try to get him used to dogs but it's not working he will never stop even if he's tired he almost had a stroke last time he saw a dog i left him barking and going crazy till he gets tired but it didn't work. Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | neutered | 10 months and 22 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem with Nemo! This is a fairly common problem in many dogs - they become very upset when they see other dogs or people. This can happen if they are uncomfortable and anxious, or if they are excited and frustrated because they can't approach and greet the other dog. To treat this problem successfully, you will need to start at a distance away from another dog where Nemo is comfortable and able to be calm - this may mean that you need a lot of distance at first! Take very tasty treats with you, such as pieces of chicken or roast beef. Every time Nemo looks at the other dog, praise and reward him with a treat. If he barks or isn't interested in the treats, this means that you're too close - you need to move further away until he can be successful. Once he's doing well far away, you can gradually start to move closer as long as he's comfortable. Eventually, you can work your way up to being very close to the other dog without him getting upset. It can be hard to do this on your own at first, so I would recommend getting in touch with a good reward-based trainer in your area who can help you in person.

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