r/reactivedogs

159k members
r/reactivedogs is a subreddit with 159k 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, behavioral euthanasia, success stories, vent, 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
: "I want to cry"
69 posts
#2
Behavioral Euthanasia
: "Amazing dog went downhill during the divorce"
23 posts
#3
Success Stories
: "Training in a group class and thriving"
22 posts
#4
Vent
: "I don’t like my dog anymore"
21 posts
#5
Significant challenges
: "My dog killed our cat and I have no idea what to do."
20 posts
#6
Discussion
: "Getting so close to seeing light at the end of the tunnel"
16 posts
#7
Aggressive Dogs
: "Sniff spot alternative Los Angeles"
15 posts
#8
Rehoming
: "Not sure if I should rehome or keep trying"
5 posts
#9
Resources, Tips, and Tricks
: "Trigger Stacking & The Stress Bucket: How to spot when your dog is about to spill over (and how to help them)"
4 posts
#10
Meds & Supplements
: "Three Year Update of Reactive Dog on Prozac"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/reactivedogs

Yearly
+18k members(13.1%)

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Last updated: August 1, 2026