What to do if an off-leash dog approaches your dog?
The sooner you spot an off-leash dog headed your way, the faster you can go through your “mental toolbox” and figure out what to do next, whether it’s quickly making a U-turn or putting your pooch in a safer place. In most cases, simply changing direction and walking away from...Read More
How to teach a dog not to greet other dogs?
If your dog is insisting on saying hi to every dog they see then they might be friendly, but they are not being polite. Not every dog wants to say hi and they need to respect that. Even if your dog is friendly, saying hi to every dog is a...Read More
Do dogs need to say goodbye to other dogs?
Definitely yes, if at all possible. Minimally, they should be given a chance to say their goodbyes after the pet has passed away. This will bring them closure and will decrease the chances that the pet will be waiting at the door for hours for the deceased pet to come...Read More
How do you greet a dog after a long absence?
You should always ask permission from a dog’s owner before greeting their dog. Something as simple as, “Can I say hello to your dog?” will do the trick. If the answer is no, respect that and let the dog be. Let the Dog Approach You Once you’ve asked for the...Read More
What is the correct technique to use when approaching an unfamiliar dog?
ALWAYS ASK THE OWNER Some dogs may be nervous, over-excited, or in training. Whether the dog is off or on-lead, it’s important that you ask the owner for permission first. If you see a dog tied up outside a shop with no owner in sight, then it’s best to leave...Read More
How do I stop my dog from getting excited with strangers?
To help your dog settle when new people come to visit, it’s a good idea to have a safe space that your dog can happily settle in, away from the excitement. Giving your dog a good walk beforehand will help him/her to relax, since they will have burned off any...Read More
What to do when a random dog approaches you?
If a dog approaches you, follow these guidelines to protect yourself. Stay calm. Don’t panic or run. It is important to stay calm and not panic as showing fear or running can trigger a dog’s instinct to act aggressively. Avoid prolonged eye contact. Dogs can interpret this as a challenge....Read More
What to do to reduce excitement?
Look for signs that make you aware about your over-excitement. Step outside if over-excitement is making you anxious. If you feel breathless, then step out of your premises, inhale fresh air, and expose yourself to sunlight. Practice meditation and breathing exercises. Meditation will help you to calm down, because at...Read More
How to stop a dog from getting too excited with visitors?
To help your dog to settle when new people come to visit it’s a good idea to have a safe space that your dog can happily settle in, away from the excitement. Giving your dog a good walk beforehand will help him/her to relax, since they will have burned off...Read More
How do I train my dog to be less excited?
By breaking down the procedures his family goes through when they take their dog on a walk, they can help their dog stay under threshold. It’s going to take time and practice to help a dog stop getting over excited before walks. I suggested that the guardians practice 2 to...Read More
What decreases excitement?
One of the main reasons why excitement decreases as we get older is due to a decrease in novelty. When we are young, everything is new and exciting. As we age, however, we become accustomed to the world around us. We have seen and experienced so much that nothing seems...Read More
How to calm down nervous excitement?
It's hard to imagine that excitement would be a problem that alone, an obstacle, and yet within the context of cultivating a calm, clear mind, of course, it can be very much of an obstacle. It can be experienced as a sense of restlessness, as a sense of kind of...Read More
Why does my dog get so excited when visitors come?
The doorbell is a common trigger for unwanted behavior such as barking or uncontrollable excitement in the home. When guests arrive and your dog gets overly excited, stress levels rise and some visitors may even feel frightened. If your dog gets overly excited when the doorbell rings or visitors arrive,...Read More
What is the most excitable dog breed?
Dalmatian enthusiastic companions with a playful personality, these old carriage dogs use to run for miles alongside the horses. These excitable pups can easily play for over an hour at a time, and truly need that interaction. Labradoodle this mixed breed has all the energy of poodles and labs mixed...Read More
How to greet an over excited dog?
Getting your puppy to stop the above behavior requires a full-court press approach to training. There are several commands that your pup needs to learn before having successful on-walk greetings, such as sit, down, stay, off and leave it, but perhaps one of the most important commands is settle. Settle,...Read More