Comments on: What Is Bubble Theory Dog Training?

By: Rebecca Jenkins

Rebecca Jenkins — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:38:57 +0000

We have been counter conditioning strangers for a year with our 14m old puppy . It is a very very slow burn and whilst I understand the science it is very difficult to keep the faith in the process when life is impacted so significantly still . I think it’s also worth noting that it is a much easier approach to deal with dog reactivity than people – it’s difficult to form a bubble with people in your home . Strangers either come in or not . Equally you cannot control every hand or every engagement ie at traffic lights ensuring someone doesn’t speak to your dog who may sniff their ankle

By: Chelsea Weyler

Chelsea Weyler — Sun, 11 May 2025 15:42:12 +0000

In reply to Debbie Roos.

your comment illustrates exactly why your dog’s problem isn’t going away – you have no patience. if you had read the article, you would know why it’s called bubble theory, and why it’s a complex issue that does involve work on your part. it even addresses that the situation may feel “pretty depressing and embarrassing,” as you say. maybe you shouldn’t have adopted a reactive dog over half your body weight if you don’t have time to read one single article about how to help it thrive. the author took the time to write these words to help you – she doesn’t have time to re-summarize it because you can’t be bothered. best of luck.

By: Pippa Mattinson

Pippa Mattinson — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:13:34 +0000

In reply to Carol. Nice!

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:24:32 +0000

My dog is a rescued Bichon/Beagle mix who looks mostly like a Bichon, so people see a cute white fluffy dog walking on a leash. I learned from a previous under-socialized rescue that approaching a fearful dog while staring and smiling with teeth showing looks like a wolf about to attack. I’ve taught my neighbors to turn their bodies sideways and avert their eyes before handing her a treat. Once both parties are comfortable with that routine, I can have the person ask my dog to “touch” the palm of one hand with her nose and immediately after give her a treat with the other hand.

By: Debbie Roos

Debbie Roos — Sat, 25 May 2024 15:44:49 +0000

Without listening to an hour of hearing why you came up with theory, what is the so called “bubble theory?” My dog just lunged at a runner coming right at me which caused me to fall. I’m 5’2” and 125# with a 70 pound dog. I’m embarrassed and not happy with my dog.

By: Kate hodge

Kate hodge — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:37:43 +0000

I have a 3 yr old min poodle and at times he will show his teeth and growl at me . When he’s
Tired or has a bone he’s most likely to growl
It’s scary because I don’t know when he might turn on me

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 23:53:54 +0000

I like the idea about the BUBBLE.
What do you if your dog starts growling at another dog clear down the block? Reward it?

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:21:14 +0000

To me this sounds okay in theory, but in the world you can’t predict where the other dogs, runners, triggers are going to be, because they don’t stand still either. I’ve been out for walks with my dogs when suddenly I’m trapped from all angles with oncoming triggers. I’ve been known to go up into people’s yards to turn around and go the other way, but when I’m trapped I’m trapped. How do I find a situation that is so ideal that we can progress forward step by step in the training?

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:31:12 +0000

I have been researching this method after speaking to one behaviorist who was very nice and provided some good insight but suggested trying to use the word COOKIE would disrupt one of our dogs from wanting to attack our other dog. This behavior came about out of the blue, we have lived with our dogs together, happily for 2.5 years but if someone comes near myself or sometimes my sons and it’s also close to this dog he attacks our other dog. It has been extremely stressful as I am always on edge, watching for signs of the next attack. I did find an online training program that will help teach the Bubble Method theory. I am hoping it helps.

By: Denise D Johnson

Denise D Johnson — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:29:27 +0000

Our rescue of 6 months is a 2-12 year old Schnauzer mix who was a stray in the south. with a delightful personality except for reactivity on a leash and growling/lunging at us when she feels crowded or over protective of my husband while he’s sleeping. I was surprised to read that lying on her side with one leg raised is a fear/anxiety sign. We thought she wants belly scratches. How can I apply the bubble theory to the bedroom routine. She dislikes the crate. She sleeps in her own bed on the floor at the floor of our bed. Thank you!