When our dogs meet on leash, they are typically forced to approach head-on and are often unable to turn their bodies. Their forced body language, and our own, tell our dogs that we want to fight with one another. Most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number...Read More
Can you train out leash aggression?
Many owners don’t recognize rude behavior in their dogs, thinking they’re just overly friendly. They may let their dog charge up to another one, get in their face, or jump on them. This is extremely rude behavior among dogs and is sometimes the result of a lack of socialization past...Read More
How do I stop my dog reacting to other dogs on walks?
Teach them a Watch Me, do this randomly throughout the day, start where there are no distractions, and your dog isn’t doing something else. Say their name enthusiastically and when they look at you reward them with a high value treat. Once they can do this reliably, practise this everywhere...Read More
How to fix leash aggression?
They don’t approach head-on and make hard eye contact unless a fight is about to start. Most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number of behaviors designed to prevent it. These distance-increasing behaviors includes barking, lunging, or growling — anything to make the threat go away. If...Read More
How do you fix lead frustration?
Maintain a Calm Demeanour: Your dog is incredibly sensitive to your energy. If you get anxious or tense during walks, your dog will pick up on those cues and become more stressed. Project a calm and assertive attitude, demonstrating your ability to handle situations with confidence. Loose Lead Walking: Ditch...Read More
Do dogs grow out of leash reactivity?
Leash reactivity is when a dog exhibits fearful behaviors that may become aggressive when the dog is restrained by a leash, confined to a small space, or otherwise feels trapped. If left untreated, leash reactivity can develop into a long-term and chronic problem as fear develops into anxiety and stress....Read More
Does gentle leader help with leash aggression?
The Gentle Leader headcollar works by controlling the dog’s head, turning the dog towards the owner when it pulls. This action naturally discourages pulling without causing discomfort or harm, which isn’t always true for other leases not intended for pulling or aggressive behavior. Additionally, the gentle leader can significantly reduce...Read More
How to stop a dog from lunging at other dogs on-leash?
When our dogs meet on leash, they are typically forced to approach head-on and are often unable to turn their bodies. Their forced body language, and our own, tell our dogs that we want to fight with one another. Most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number...Read More
How to stop a dog chasing joggers?
Chasing is a natural behaviour for your dog. In the wrong situation, chasing or predatory behaviour can be dangerous. However, dogs that do not have an outlet for this behaviour can become frustrated, and often find other potentially harmful ways of expressing it, so the key is to try and...Read More
How to stop a dog from chasing bikes?
Make sure you are walking your dog on a leash and try to avoid areas with bikes while you are working on this behavior. Working with your dog to pay close attention to you on a walk and getting him used to these weird "animals" on two wheels can do...Read More
How to deal with dogs as a jogger?
To deal with dogs as a jogger is not directly addressed in the article, however, the article discusses how to train a dog to not chase joggers.
If you are a jogger who wants to avoid being chased by dogs, you may want to be aware of your surroundings when...Read More
Why do dogs run after joggers?
Dogs should never be in a position where they can chase and potentially injure people who are simply passing by the property. But on a deeper level, why do some dogs even want to do this? An evolutionary trait drives dogs to give chase. They have evolved as predators. They...Read More
How to train a dog not to chase?
In just 1 hour I can show you how to cure a dog’s chasing habits for life. Conventional methods often can’t work when training a dog not to chase sheep. The crime is often committed a long way from the owner, meaning that when it is caught there is no...Read More
Why do dogs chase cyclists?
The relationship between dogs and bicycles can be described as complicated: who hasn't had to speed up when faced with a dog that wouldn't stop barking at them.
As Pablo says, the first thing you have to do to understand them is to think like them, and in doing so,...Read More
Why do dogs bite joggers?
Dogs can seemingly go from loving companions to beastly maneaters at the drop of a hat. For runners, joggers, and bikers who have been chased or even attacked by a dog while out in the park or on the sidewalk, the cause is the dog’s animalistic prey drive. Dogs in...Read More