r/reactivedogs

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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 158K 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.

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Established 2017
158K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +13.0% / year

Member 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: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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
  • Jul: 646 members

Topics

  • Reactive Dog
    106 posts in the past month
    #1
    Reactive Dog
    106
  • Aggression
    57 posts in the past month
    #2
    Aggression
    57
  • Dog
    54 posts in the past month
    #3
    Dog
    54
  • Training
    51 posts in the past month
    #4
    Training
    51
  • Struggling
    41 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    41

Flair

  • Advice Needed
    43 posts in the past month
    1. I want to cry
    2. Dog behaviour around sick humans
    3. Looking for ways to minimize triggering apartment noise.
    #1
    Advice Needed
    I want to cry · Dog behaviour around sick humans · Looking for ways to minimize triggering apartment noise.
    43
  • Vent
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Accosted by a stranger today
    2. Frustrating Interaction
    3. Ohhh the very fun dance of having a reactive dog and having contractors in your house
    #2
    Vent
    Accosted by a stranger today · Frustrating Interaction · Ohhh the very fun dance of having a reactive dog and having contractors in your house
    14
  • Aggressive Dogs
    11 posts in the past month
    1. What do I do about my dogs’ behavioral issues?
    2. Vet ruling out a medical issue for aggression?
    3. Dog attack in Woodside Natural area park and Overlook Park trail
    #3
    Aggressive Dogs
    What do I do about my dogs’ behavioral issues? · Vet ruling out a medical issue for aggression? · Dog attack in Woodside Natural area park and Overlook Park trail
    11
  • Success Stories
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Hot take: management beats "more training" for most reactive dogs (and it shouldn't feel like failure)
    2. What's a "small win" with your reactive dog that you can't celebrate with anyone else, because they'd never get why it's a big deal?
    3. Progress!!
    #4
    Success Stories
    Hot take: management beats "more training" for most reactive dogs (and it shouldn't feel like failure) · What's a "small win" with your reactive dog that you can't celebrate with anyone else, because they'd never get why it's a big deal? · Progress!!
    8
  • Discussion
    7 posts in the past month
    1. One small change that made walks feel less mentally exhausting for me
    2. The biggest mindset shift I had was realizing progress isn't supposed to be perfectly linear
    3. 5 months of defeated walks, then he looked at me instead of the trigger, and I have no idea why it finally worked.
    #5
    Discussion
    One small change that made walks feel less mentally exhausting for me · The biggest mindset shift I had was realizing progress isn't supposed to be perfectly linear · 5 months of defeated walks, then he looked at me instead of the trigger, and I have no idea why it finally worked.
    7

Product recommendations

  • behavioral euthanasia
    14 posts in the past month
    1. BE, The best and hardest decision I’ve ever had to make.
    2. i need desperate advice. is behavioral euthanasia the best case scenario to this situation? i don’t know where else to turn.
    3. What do I do? Is behavioral euthanasia my best option?
    #1
    behavioral euthanasia
    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?
    14
  • muzzle
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone found that taking their dog off Fluoxetine has improved reactivity? Also muzzle recommended for small dog?
    2. Reactive boy recommend muzzle
    3. Vet recommended muzzle training
    #2
    muzzle
    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
    7
  • e-collar
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Vet recommends e-collar for ear infection?
    2. Vet recommended shock collar for reactive dog.
    3. would you recommend an e-collar for a stranger reactive dog?
    #3
    e-collar
    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?
    4
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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 158K 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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