Dogs don’t just get tired from running around… the social side of things can be just as, if not more, exhausting. 🐾

Dot met new people last night, and as a human-reactive dog, that’s a huge deal.

She held it together, handled herself brilliantly, and today she’s catching up on some much-needed rest. 😴

If your reactive dog crashes after socialising, don’t panic, it’s completely normal.

Their brains are working overtime to process everything. 💡

👉 Does your dog need a “recovery day” after being around people or dogs?

#socialising #reactivedog #scareddog #rehabilitation #freshlemon8

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