213 | Why Does Your Dog React Differently Around Certain Dogs/People?

Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs · Jun 15, 2026 · 32m

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

Have you ever noticed that your dog behaves differently around certain people?

Do you sometimes wonder why your dog seems calmer around some dogs and more reactive around others?

Have you ever considered that your presence might be influencing your dog's behaviour more than you realize?

In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most important lessons I've ever learned about dog behaviour.

And surprisingly, it didn't come from dog training.

It came from my Newfoundlands.

Over the years, I watched fearful, reactive, anxious, and overwhelmed dogs interact with my Newfs. What…