You should try and find out what triggers your dog, whether it's something in the past or something that's happened and you haven't realised.
Dogs respond on our behaviours too so make sure you are relaxed when walking your dog as if they feel you tense then they will see the environment or stimulus is a threat.
It's hard to say without seeing the situation in person.
Because reactive dogs have learned to be afraid of certain things, you need to help them develop new emotional responses to the perceived threat. One way to do this is through counterconditioning and desensitization.
If your dog lunges at other dogs whenever you're on a walk, carry a treat bag with you on all your walks.
When you see another dog coming in the distance, watch your dog and wait until he notices the other dog.
As soon as your dog notices the other dog, start offering him small pieces of cheese, meat, or some other treat your dog loves.
Once the other dog has passed by, stop feeding and continue your walk.
Essentially, you are teaching your dog that treats start when another dog appears and stop when the other dog goes away.
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You should try and find out what triggers your dog, whether it's something in the past or something that's happened and you haven't realised.
Dogs respond on our behaviours too so make sure you are relaxed when walking your dog as if they feel you tense then they will see the environment or stimulus is a threat.
It's hard to say without seeing the situation in person.
Because reactive dogs have learned to be afraid of certain things, you need to help them develop new emotional responses to the perceived threat. One way to do this is through counterconditioning and desensitization.
If your dog lunges at other dogs whenever you're on a walk, carry a treat bag with you on all your walks.
When you see another dog coming in the distance, watch your dog and wait until he notices the other dog.
As soon as your dog notices the other dog, start offering him small pieces of cheese, meat, or some other treat your dog loves.
Once the other dog has passed by, stop feeding and continue your walk.
Essentially, you are teaching your dog that treats start when another dog appears and stop when the other dog goes away.