Marley is a young staffy that struggles with excitement when he sees another dog. This has led to quite an explosive form of reactivity. If we were to try to train him and reduce that reactivity now, we would have very little chance of achieving much. We need to do some basic training first. One of those things we need to do is increase his engagement with us and increase his desire to be next to us or near us.

Here's how we introduced Poodle to a dog he's not met before, Murphy.