r/reactivedogs

156k members
r/reactivedogs is a subreddit with 156k members. The community frequently discusses reactive dog, aggression, dog, training, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review muzzle, harness, and harness recommendations, and the most common flair used is advice needed, vent, success stories, behavioral euthanasia, and significant challenges.
We are a community for people that own reactive dogs! We support the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) approach to dog training. The tips and advice here cannot replace a qualified certified trainer or veterinary behaviorist - if you are struggling please consider these resources for your dog. Everyone is welcome. A reactive dog is not required to join, but please keep discussions and posts focused on dog reactivity.

Popular Topics in r/reactivedogs

#1

Reactive Dog

106 posts
#2

Aggression

57 posts
#3

Dog

54 posts
#4

Training

51 posts
#5

Struggling

41 posts
#6

Reactive

37 posts
#7

Reactivity

30 posts
#8

Help

28 posts
#9

Advice

28 posts
#10

Anxiety

26 posts

Products Discussed in r/reactivedogs

Muzzle

21 reviews
#1
Big Snoof
4.3 from 3 reviews
#2
Baskerville
4.0 from 3 reviews
#3
Trust Your Dog
4.0 from 2 reviews

Harness

14 reviews
#1
2HoundDesign
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
Saker
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Blue K9
5.0 from 1 review
#1
3-in-1 Harness
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Balance Harness
5.0 from 1 review
#3
2HoundDesign
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/reactivedogs

#1
Advice Needed
: "Reactive dog wants to be sweet but doesn’t know how."
59 posts
#2
Vent
: "The dog I posted about hours ago passed away in his sleep"
36 posts
#3
Success Stories
: "She just came here to say that she had 0 reactions to other dogs on our afternoon walk today! 🎉"
35 posts
#4
Behavioral Euthanasia
: "losing my girl to BE"
17 posts
#5
Significant challenges
: "Advice for dog who keeps getting worse and worse"
13 posts
#6
Resources, Tips, and Tricks
: "reactive but make it cute!"
11 posts
#7
Discussion
: "IMPORTANT REMINDER to Stop comparing your dog to others."
9 posts
#8
Aggressive Dogs
: "Pregnant, multiple dog bites, attack attempts towards my dog, escalating aggression - need behaviorist perspective"
8 posts
#9
Rehoming
: "I have to either rehome my dog or divorce my wife - this is brutal."
6 posts
#10
Meds & Supplements
: "Human Reactive Doggo"
6 posts

Member Growth in r/reactivedogs

Yearly
+18k members(12.7%)

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Last updated: June 11, 2026