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If you're searching for reactive dog training in Montclair, NJ because your walks have stopped being fun, Maple's story might sound familiar.

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Do ever wonder why your dog gets barked and lunged at by other dogs, but your dog doesn't seem to be doing anything to deserve that?

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Maybe you have a young, excitable, high-energy, or bored dog, and you're considering enrolling them in doggy daycare. This guide will help you make the best and safest decision for your dog — and we'll also talk about wh...

","url":"https://jengpywell.com/f/guide-to-choosing-the-best-dog-daycare","title":"Guide to Choosing the Best Dog Daycare","summary":"Maybe you have a young, excitable, high-energy, or bored dog, and you're considering enrolling them in doggy daycare. This guide will help you make the best and safest decision for your dog — and we'll also talk about wh...","date_modified":"2026-06-30T22:16:54Z"},{"id":"https://jengpywell.com/f/should-i-teach-my-dog-to-heel-is-this-a-good-skill-for-my-fearfu","html_content":"

Should you teach heel to a fearful or reactive dog? A Montclair, NJ dog trainer explains when this 'antiquated' skill is actually essential.

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I hear this all the time from clients whose dogs are barking and lunging at dogs or people on walks, barking out the windows or from behind a fence, and from clients whose dogs growl or snap at people or other dogs who a...

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How your home environment affects dog stress and reactivity

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If you have a fearful, reactive, anxious, stressed-out, overexcited dog or senior dog — listen up!

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If you have a fearful or reactive dog, you've probably tried a lot of things to help them. But here's one you might not have considered: tapping.

","url":"https://jengpywell.com/f/what-does-tapping-aka-eft-have-to-do-with-dog-training","title":"What Does Tapping (aka EFT) Have To Do With Dog Training? ","summary":"If you have a fearful or reactive dog, you've probably tried a lot of things to help them. But here's one you might not have considered: tapping.","date_modified":"2026-04-23T22:04:57Z"},{"id":"https://jengpywell.com/f/am-i-feeding-fear-the-truth-about-food-reactive-dog-training","html_content":"

For some reason, food is a controversial topic in dog training, but the science is clear: using food as a reward is one of the best ways to teach new skills and is extremely effective in helping dogs change their emotion...

","url":"https://jengpywell.com/f/am-i-feeding-fear-the-truth-about-food-reactive-dog-training","title":"The Truth About Food & Leash Reactive Dog Training","summary":"For some reason, food is a controversial topic in dog training, but the science is clear: using food as a reward is one of the best ways to teach new skills and is extremely effective in helping dogs change their emotion...","date_modified":"2026-04-23T22:00:23Z"},{"id":"https://jengpywell.com/f/dog-too-stressed-to-learn-consider-a-canine-emotional-detox","html_content":"

You’ve tried the training. You’ve been patient, consistent, and dedicated. But your reactive or fearful dog is still struggling — and so are you.

","url":"https://jengpywell.com/f/dog-too-stressed-to-learn-consider-a-canine-emotional-detox","title":"Dog Too Stressed to Learn? Consider a Canine Emotional Detox","summary":"You’ve tried the training. You’ve been patient, consistent, and dedicated. But your reactive or fearful dog is still struggling — and so are you.","date_modified":"2026-03-23T17:47:51Z"},{"id":"https://jengpywell.com/f/why-is-my-dog-barking-and-lunging-understanding-dog-reactivity","html_content":"

Does your dog freak out on walks? Do they bark and lunge at people or other dogs? Panic when guests come over? Bark relentlessly from behind a fence or window?

","url":"https://jengpywell.com/f/why-is-my-dog-barking-and-lunging-understanding-dog-reactivity","title":"Why Is My Dog Barking and Lunging? Understanding Dog Reactivity","summary":"Does your dog freak out on walks? Do they bark and lunge at people or other dogs? Panic when guests come over? Bark relentlessly from behind a fence or window?","date_modified":"2026-03-19T21:35:50Z"},{"id":"https://jengpywell.com/f/confident-calm-video-training-system-for-dog-fear-reactivity","html_content":"

While everyone thinks I have been lazing the winter away in Mexico (maybe that is partially true), I actually have been working on a very huge project. I have created an educational video series to complement my dog trai...

","url":"https://jengpywell.com/f/confident-calm-video-training-system-for-dog-fear-reactivity","title":"Confident & Calm Video Training System For Dog Fear & Reactivity","summary":"While everyone thinks I have been lazing the winter away in Mexico (maybe that is partially true), I actually have been working on a very huge project. I have created an educational video series to complement my dog trai...","date_modified":"2026-03-05T17:46:26Z"},{"id":"https://jengpywell.com/f/punishment-doesnt-work-for-dog-fear-reactivity---what-does","html_content":"

There are many reasons why people use punishment to train their fearful or reactive dog. For some people (including myself), scolding and yelling were how they were raised, so they fall back on the same treatment they re...

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As a dog parent, you're faced with many options when it comes to training your dog, and the stakes are high when you have a fearful or reactive dog. The challenges you're experiencing don't get better with time or standa...

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Living with a fearful or reactive dog means hearing endless opinions about what you should do. Most of it comes from a good place, but it's often outdated or incomplete. Let's set the record straight so you can actually ...

","url":"https://jengpywell.com/f/what-everyone-gets-wrong-about-fearful-reactive-dogs","title":"10 Myths About Dog Reactivity (And What Actually Works)","summary":"Living with a fearful or reactive dog means hearing endless opinions about what you should do. Most of it comes from a good place, but it's often outdated or incomplete. Let's set the record straight so you can actually ...","date_modified":"2026-01-16T18:28:12Z"}]}