r/reactivedogs
158k members
r/reactivedogs is a subreddit with 158k 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, aggressive dogs, success stories, and discussion.
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
Harness Recommendations
13 reviews
#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
: "I want to cry"
43 posts
#2
Vent
: "Accosted by a stranger today"
14 posts
#3
Aggressive Dogs
: "What do I do about my dogs’ behavioral issues?"
11 posts
#4
Success Stories
: "Hot take: management beats "more training" for most reactive dogs (and it shouldn't feel like failure)"
8 posts
#5
Discussion
: "One small change that made walks feel less mentally exhausting for me"
7 posts
#6
Significant challenges
: "I don't know what to do with my dog"
5 posts
#7
Behavioral Euthanasia
: "My health is failing from the stress of our dog, but my husband won't consider behavioral euthanasia"
5 posts
#8
Rehoming
: "Finally got my “first” dog after a reactive one, and she is also reactive :("
4 posts
#9
Resources, Tips, and Tricks
: "Pet Sitter in DC/VA area"
2 posts
#10
Meds & Supplements
: "When do you decide to try different meds?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/reactivedogs
Yearly
+18k members(13.0%)
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Last updated: July 12, 2026