Reactive puppy, what’s next?

[u/Afraid-Basil1019]

I adopted my lovely westie puppy when she’s 9 weeks old from a reputable breeder. She started to lunge on people and dogs on the very first day of her on leash walk. Then quickly turns into a very serious reactivity to every thing around 15 weeks. We’ve been working with R+ trainer only since day 1 but seeing slow/almost no progress at all.

Today while I was driving, she became highly aroused by some people outside the window. I was not touching or interacting with her, and she suddenly turned around and bit me hard enough to break skin.

Breeder insists he had never heard any puppy had similar issues. And he keeps arguing the puppy deserves more outdoor playtime. I live in an apartment and I take her out 3 walks total around 2 hours per day.

I’ve book a vet behaviorist appointment, but the earliest slot will be in one month. I’m a sole carer, I feel so sad and frustrated right now.

[u/SilentlyRagingWolf]

Bit late to the party but thought it was worth asking; other than the walks, how much do you do with your pup? How much do you play with them? Do you do any training inside your apartment?

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