Before we can ask our dogs to ignore something as interesting as another dog, we need to teach what we want in a boring, calm environment.
Additionally, reactivity towards other dogs can be part of a bigger issue of stress or anxiety. So it's best to treat the "whole dog"
See links here
http://www.stubbypuddin.com/2013/12/stress-reduction-for-behavioral-issues.html
http://www.stubbypuddin.com/2013/12/today-is-great-day-to-start-dr-karen.html
http://www.stubbypuddin.com/2013/10/squirrel-chasing-part-ii-foundation_18.html
http://www.stubbypuddin.com/2013/10/squirrel-chasing-part-iii-foundation-b.html
http://www.stubbypuddin.com/2014/07/loose-leash-walking-part-i-foundation.html
http://www.stubbypuddin.com/2014/07/proofing.html
Stay Tuned. More on reactivity will be posted here: http://www.stubbypuddin.com/search/label/reactivity
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