Can you over socialize a dog?
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Should dogs meet while on leash?
Cierra Dibbert
2025-07-13 17:05:18
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I do my absolute best to only allow him to meet other dogs on very controlled ways, and I attend socialization classes. Anytime I see a dog ahead I bring him to the side and do training, and this works well. But of course when out of for walks you can't avoid other dogs, some leashed some not, surprising you and running up. Do I avoid pulling on the leash. Do I lure away with food.
Jaydon Feil
2025-07-06 06:22:38
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Dogs Feel Vulnerable on a LeashWhen dogs are on a leash, their ability to avoid or escape is limited. They can’t just walk away if they’re uncomfortable like they could if they were off-leash. This often triggers a whole range of behaviours meant to create space or fend off what they see as a potential threat. Leashes simply restrict their natural communication and movement. You Don’t Know the Other DogEven if your dog is social and typically enjoys the company of other dogs, the wild card here is the other dog. You don’t know their history or what kind of experiences they’ve had. Play it safe and give other dogs space when you’re out and about on a leash, whether your dog is friendly or not. Honestly, it doesn’t matter if your dog is the sweetest, most easygoing pup in the world. The leash changes things, and not in a good way. It’s okay to say “no” to on-leash greetings. In fact, it’s often the safest choice for everyone involved.
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Geraldine Smitham
2025-07-03 13:53:43
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In a perfect world, simply don’t allow your dog to interact with other dogs on leash. Dogs who are typically great at interacting off leash will often have on leash aggression issues. This is due to the confusion that occurs when two dogs meet on leash and their body language is misinterpreted. A tight leash prevents that from happening. In fact, it can alter a dog’s body language significantly enough to cause other dogs to misinterpret intentions and a fight could ensue. Dogs have a fight or flight response, meaning that if they can get away, they typically will try their best to do so. If you take away their ability to leave, they are only left with the option to fight. If you must allow your dog to say hello, make sure both dogs are calm and maintain loose leads.
Ressie Lind
2025-06-21 14:00:07
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It’s a widespread belief that having dogs interact on leash is the safest way to introduce dogs. However, on-leash greetings are not the best way to socialize your dog. There are many reasons to avoid on-leash greetings between dogs. Leashes Don’t Allow Dogs to Greet One Another Properly When dogs are on leash walking with us, they are forced to greet head-on, not how dogs naturally greet each other. Dogs won’t usually choose a face-to-face greeting. In dog language, this can be rude and even downright threatening. Tension On The Leash Can Lead To Reactivity, leashes take away the dog’s right to choose, if they want to get to the other dog, they can’t, more importantly, if they are uncomfortable and want to leave the situation, they cannot get away. You Don’t Know The Other Dog Or The Dog’s Owner, you don’t know if the approaching dog is well trained or what motives their owner may have for wanting them to greet other dogs.
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