When we out and about with your own dog, and knowing your dog’s temperament, and likes to meet every dog he or she sees, it is advisable to teach your dog that it is not necessary to meet every single dog.
- ALWAYS ASK THE DOG OWNER’S PERMISSION
If you are on a walk, and possibly meet the other dog, always ask the other dog’s owner’s permission. It is important, as not all dogs are very friendly towards other dogs. If you have the other owner’s permission, let your dog meet the other dog. They will usually sniff each other, count to 3 seconds, and gently take your dog out with a treat. If the meet and greet went well, let your dog meet the other dog again and ask for a play-date.
- WARNING BEHAVIOURS TO LOOK OUT FOR:
- But if during the meet and greet session, or 3 second rule, look for certain behaviours like, hair standing up, growling, stiff body language, rather take your dog out by either luring him or her out with a treat, if it safe, otherwise pick or pull your dog away before a potential fight takes place.
- GUIDING A REACTIVE DOGS’ TRIGGER WITH THE ‘WATCH ME’ APPROACH
- If you have a reactive dog, take your dog on a walk in a quiet area, also take your dog for a walk when its quiet. If you encounter another dog on a walk, gently take your dog on the opposite side of the road, park, etc. to avoid confrontation. It is a good idea in this scenario to teach your dog “watch me” to keep your dog’s attention on you when there is a possible trigger.
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- If you have a dog that struggles on a walk, feel free to contact me to help train your dog.
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