How to teach a dog to ignore other dogs on walks?

You can train a dog to ignore other dogs by following these steps: 1. Prepare the right equipment. Dog owners can use positive body language and treats to teach a dog how to sit and stay when called and to obey you when around other dogs. Use a collar and leash with which the dog feels comfortable. Have treats your dog loves and a clicker for helping your dog know when they have done something right. Take a walk with no distractions, begin by taking a normal walk with your dog where there are no other dogs around. Every so often, stop and call your dog’s name, reward your dog and use your clicker if they look at you and remain calm, but turn away and withhold the reward if they don’t. Once you have trained your dog to stop, calm down, and leave objects alone while on walks, you can begin slowly walking around other dogs at a distance. Use your clicker and high-value treats to bring their attention back to you when you notice them getting distracted by the other dog’s in the distance. Over the course of multiple days and dog walks, begin moving closer to other dogs while still using positive reinforcement to bring their attention back to you when distracted.