Help! My Dog: The Podcast. Dog Behaviour & Training Strategies that Work! · April 1, 2026 · 14 min
Ep 122 Why Your Dog "Hates" Random Things: The Hidden Reasons Behind Your Dog’s Reactivity
Do totally random things make your dog feel anxious, scared or even show signs of reactivity? Whether it’s cars, strangers, other dogs, certain men or women, or even people using wheelchairs or zimmer frames, it can sometimes feel like there’s no clear reason behind why our dogs suddenly react. This week we’re discussing all things novelty - and we don’t mean silly toys or gifts! Our dogs encounter new events, scenarios and interactions all the time, and if they’re more of a glass-half-empty ...