April 12, 2011
While on a walk, if another dog shows aggression and barks at my dog and I, what should I do? My dog barks back. Should I stop him from barking or let it back and walk pass the dog?
Full Question:
Cindy,First I must say job well done for the all DVD produced. I have purchased many DVDs from Leerburg.
I have a very foundation question if I bring my dog out, although I tried to avoid meeting other stranger dogs but somehow somewhere we tend to meet. If the other dog is approach to my dog about 10, 15 meter before I have time to turn away and this stranger dog is showing aggression and barking at us, then I dog reacts and barks back. Should I stop my dog from barking and walk away or let it barks and walk pass the dog? In general, my dog is not dog aggression and he will ignore other dog if he is not being challenged. My concern is any mis-handled may change the behavior of the dog for Schuntzhund sport. Please kindly advise.
Thanks.
Regards,
Stanley
Cindy's Answer:
I always avoid putting my dog in contact with strange dogs if I can, especially if the other dog is showing aggression. I will move in a direction to avoid contact with the other dog and if the dog still approaches I will verbally or physically chase it away. I do not allow my dog to bark at other dogs when they are on leash with me. Whether I am training my dog for Schutzhund sport or not it makes no difference. I expect my dog to behave indifferently to other dogs.
Ed has written an article about what he would do if a strange dog came after him.
I hope this helps.
Cindy
Ed has written an article about what he would do if a strange dog came after him.
I hope this helps.
Cindy
100% (2 out of 2)
respondents found this answer helpful
Can't find what you're looking for?
100% (2 out of 2)
respondents found this answer helpful
