How to respond when your dog barks at other dogs?
Skylar Bergnaum
2025-07-19 19:29:27
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When your dog barks at other dogs, it could be due to various motivators, from being fearful to being territorial or even just being frustrated that they can’t meet the other dog. First, bring extra yummy treats when you walk with your dog, these should be treats that they ONLY get when they see other dogs. As soon as you see the dog, start praising your dog lavishly and give them a treat. This will help them learn that dog equals treat. If dog equals treat, then there is no reason to bark and lunge. Keep treating your dog as long as they are calm and try to create enough distance between you and the other dog so they don’t react. If your dog does react, calmly say nope, block them for a moment with your body, then turn and walk away from the other dog. Try to stay as relaxed as possible when you see a dog or if and when your dog lunges. Practice having them walk next to you on a loose leash, have them sit multiple times on a walk just because you asked them to, and you can also change your walking speed or normal route, all of these things will help your dog learn that you are in control on a walk.
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