![]() Janine Pierce, Owner of J9s K9s in Studio City, California, concurs with Bloom’s treat suggestion, but adds, “Since chucking the yummy tidbits doesn't always do the trick, carry Spray Shield, a citronella-based deterrent spray. Also, do not run away which can initiate the predator/prey response leading to a dangerous chase. Be calm and assertive but avoid direct eye contact. Either way, I toss a large bunch of treats right past the dog - ideally at the dog’s head level so he can’t miss them. Then I back away with my dog.” Some dogs will stop and sit, which is fantastic. Others will not. The technique is to give a giant “sit” hand cue to the off-leash dog while calling out “sit” in a loud voice (“sit” is a cue most dogs know). Patricia McConnell though I may have modified it over the years without realizing it. I also do something I originally learned from Dr. ![]() Trainer Irith Bloom of The Sophisticated Dog in Los Angeles, California says, “I teach larger dogs to get behind me on cue, and I teach smaller dogs to jump into my arms. TRY COMMANDS, THROW TREATS and train your own dog to “watch” you so that his attention is on you, preventing him from making eye contact with the approaching dog. Not only may it prevent your pet from eating something nasty off the ground or cutting his paw on broken glass, it will give you fair warning as to animals and people heading your way and may give you time to avoid the encounter altogether. But, in a scenario where the charging dog’s intentions are not play, both human and dog could be attacked once the “prey” is scooped into human arms! After a few tense seconds, the lab's owner was able to get hold of her dog.”įortunately for Chu and her small companion, this was a case of a dog who just wanted to play, so getting her little one away from trampling paws was a good move. The Lab's owner came running out but could not call her dog off, so I kept holding onto my dog while turning away from the jumping Lab. The Lab jumped on me while I was holding a squirming and freaked out dog. My dog immediately started barking, so I quickly picked him up. dog and a garage door opened just as we walked by,” explains professional dog sitter, Angela Chu, Owner/Operator of Carefree Pet Sitting Service, Santa Clarita, California. Good recall is important, but it doesn’t come with a guarantee.Īccidents do happen, “I was walking a 25 lbs. The best trainers will tell you there is no such thing as 100% recall, meaning that your dog will turn on a dime to you ignoring a scurry of squirrels or truckload of spilled burgers. Ten-foot (and longer) leashes are available if you want your dog to have more freedom, but stay alert, and reel him in if anyone else is in the vicinity. ![]() Leash law or not, a charging animal is rude and disrespectful behavior on the part of the handler and can turn into a dangerous situation.Įven on a seemingly deserted trail, it’s not fair to me and my dog to have to worry about an off-leash dog suddenly bee-lining our way. My dog may feel he is protecting me and growl, snarl or worse at the friendly animal coming towards us. My friendly dog may feel threatened that his space is about to be compromised and become fearfully aggressive by the charging canine. Are you willing to risk your pet’s safety? You have no idea if he’s friendly and just wants to meet your dog (even if his handler is saying so). You and your well-adjusted, well-socialized pooch are on an on-leash walk when suddenly a loose dog (or even one on leash being pulled or encouraged by his handler) bounds towards. Of prime importance though, a leash can prevent animals from coming in contact with each other or with people. Leashes are also a form of communication between handler and dog as the dog receives messages from the energy we send down the strap whether we realize we are transmitting or not. On-leash dogs rarely get hit by cars and rarely show up on “Lost Dog” flyers. The purpose of a leash is to prevent animals from answering “nature’s call” in inappropriate places, getting lost or injured or causing damage to property. Yet, when enjoying nature with our best pal by our side, our biggest nightmare could come to life in the shape of a loose dog. “Stay” just may prevent a dog from running into traffic while “leave it” could deter the consumption of poison. We love and nurture, provide preventive veterinary care, seek out quality nutrition and teach our pups (even those only still young at heart) manners and basic obedience that not only makes them welcomed family members, but also keeps them out of harm’s way. Responsible and caring Dog Moms & Dads try to do our best.
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