About r/reactivedogs
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.
The community at a glance
r/reactivedogs is a Subreddit for Pet Owners with roughly 157K members. It has been around since 2017. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Animals topic page.
Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Reactive Dog, Aggression, and Dog. Product recommendations often mention behavioral euthanasia, muzzle, and e-collar.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2018: 6K members
- 2019: 12K members
- 2020: 27K members
- 2021: 26K members
- 2023: 42K members
- 2024: 16K members
- 2025: 16K members
- 2026: 9K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 1K members
- Aug: 1K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 885 members
- Nov: 1K members
- Dec: 2K members
- Jan: 1K members
- Feb: 1K members
- Mar: 2K members
- Apr: 2K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 1K members
Topics
- Reactive Dog106 posts in the past month#1106Reactive Dog
- Aggression57 posts in the past month#257Aggression
- Dog54 posts in the past month#354Dog
- Training51 posts in the past month#451Training
- Struggling41 posts in the past month#541Struggling
Flair
- Advice Needed58 posts in the past month
- Please help, I am completely desperate and running out of options. Our trainer doesn't even know how to help.
- How do I rebuild my relationship with my dog?
- 9yr old staffy
#158Advice NeededPlease help, I am completely desperate and running out of options. Our trainer doesn't even know how to help. · How do I rebuild my relationship with my dog? · 9yr old staffy - Success Stories37 posts in the past month
- She just came here to say that she had 0 reactions to other dogs on our afternoon walk today! 🎉
- UPDATE: None of our fears came true after having a baby!
- can everyone give jasper a congratulations please!
#237Success StoriesShe just came here to say that she had 0 reactions to other dogs on our afternoon walk today! 🎉 · UPDATE: None of our fears came true after having a baby! · can everyone give jasper a congratulations please! - Vent36 posts in the past month
- The dog I posted about hours ago passed away in his sleep
- The hardest part of owning a high-drive dog is one word in the breed profile that nobody translates
- I was talked out of BE and it’s so much more painful now to re make the choice
#336VentThe dog I posted about hours ago passed away in his sleep · The hardest part of owning a high-drive dog is one word in the breed profile that nobody translates · I was talked out of BE and it’s so much more painful now to re make the choice - Behavioral Euthanasia20 posts in the past month
- I am so furious with this rescue. I cannot believe their audacity. This is all their fault and they don't even care.
- Put my boy down today.
- Choosing Peace
#420Behavioral EuthanasiaI am so furious with this rescue. I cannot believe their audacity. This is all their fault and they don't even care. · Put my boy down today. · Choosing Peace - Significant challenges11 posts in the past month
- Advice for dog who keeps getting worse and worse
- B.E aftermath
- Autism clashing with training a reactive dog (I REALLY need help)
#511Significant challengesAdvice for dog who keeps getting worse and worse · B.E aftermath · Autism clashing with training a reactive dog (I REALLY need help)
Product recommendations
- behavioral euthanasia14 posts in the past month
- BE, The best and hardest decision I’ve ever had to make.
- i need desperate advice. is behavioral euthanasia the best case scenario to this situation? i don’t know where else to turn.
- What do I do? Is behavioral euthanasia my best option?
#114behavioral euthanasiaBE, The best and hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. · i need desperate advice. is behavioral euthanasia the best case scenario to this situation? i don’t know where else to turn. · What do I do? Is behavioral euthanasia my best option? - muzzle7 posts in the past month
- Has anyone found that taking their dog off Fluoxetine has improved reactivity? Also muzzle recommended for small dog?
- Reactive boy recommend muzzle
- Vet recommended muzzle training
#27muzzleHas anyone found that taking their dog off Fluoxetine has improved reactivity? Also muzzle recommended for small dog? · Reactive boy recommend muzzle · Vet recommended muzzle training - e-collar4 posts in the past month
- Vet recommends e-collar for ear infection?
- Vet recommended shock collar for reactive dog.
- would you recommend an e-collar for a stranger reactive dog?
#34e-collarVet recommends e-collar for ear infection? · Vet recommended shock collar for reactive dog. · would you recommend an e-collar for a stranger reactive dog?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/reactivedogs for?
- Best for Pet Owners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/reactivedogs free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/reactivedogs have?
- Roughly 157K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/reactivedogs on?
- r/reactivedogs runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/reactivedogs cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/reactivedogs is organized under Pet Owners.
- How do I join r/reactivedogs?
- You can join r/reactivedogs by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Animals communities like?
- Communities for pet owners and animal enthusiasts covering everything from exotic invertebrates to domestic pets. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated platforms serve niches for bird lovers, tarantula keepers, marine mammal rescuers, and dog and cat owners alike.
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