Wendy Lefebvre Webboard User Reg: 12-08-2005
Posts: 1271
Loc: Stoney Creek , Ontario, Canada
Offline
ok, now see this is something i don't get.
generally we don't see many other dogs on our walks, and we walk at the same time every day.
but now that it's nicer and lighter, our walks are a pain in the ass now because EVERYONE is out with their dogs. A few of them are respectful and polite and will leash their dogs when they see me coming, as i do whenever i see another person walking the trail with their dogs, or even if they don't have a dog.
But most are still those people that stand there calling their dog 15 times (uhh..why not move your butt and get the dog instead of standing there) or are oblivious and yell out, don't worry he/she is friendly then turn away and continue the conversation they are having with someone. Then when i say my dog isn't friendly look at me like im some monster because im out walking a dog that isn't the canine equivelant of a boy scout.
bah....
so my question is, where were these people during the bad part of winter? Do they only walk their dogs in the spring time?
what do they do with them when there's snow on the ground?
I can't wait until the spring fever is over and they go back to staying home. I feel sorry for their dogs, but they just make my life that much more stressful!!!
now that it's nicer and lighter, our walks are a pain in the ass now because EVERYONE is out with their dogs.
Amateurs! They are never out before 8AM and they disappear when the ticks come out. You could consider it an opportunity to train around high distractions after a winter where there weren't many. You could also just avoid the time of day they congregate. However; a loud cry of "Gross I just pulled a huge tick off my dog" tends to clear the area quickly too. :wink:
Wendy Lefebvre Webboard User Reg: 12-08-2005
Posts: 1271
Loc: Stoney Creek , Ontario, Canada
Offline
Hey Sheila
Tuckers fine under distraction
He is 100% better than what he was.
It's dogs that come charging up to us that he will not put up with, and neither will I. We can walk by leashed dogs with no problems, we can play fetch with other dogs in the vicinity with no problems.
I am vigilant about looking ahead and behind us because you never know where a loose dog is gonna pop up. and even when we're playing i make sure to constantly check around to see whats going on.
Then i have to look like the "bad sport" because i yell at their dogs to deter them from coming closer. It just makes it stressful to have to keep driving off other dogs all the time. (
I don't care if a dogs off leash if it's under control. That I don't mind. It's the ones that think it's ok to let them run willy nilly and run up to any dog they see.
I hate having to yell at other peoples dogs, and use my legs to keep them back. I hate the dirty looks and the indignation and the advice to just let them play and work it out on their own.
MY dog is under control and being perfectly well behaved, you are the one breaking the law and putting your dog and others at risk.
Meanwhile my dog is hiding behind my legs all hackles and fear.
Loki is fine now too with dogs on leash, and even loose dogs as long as they keep away. But if a loose dog charges us even in play he is likely to panic and go into fight mode.
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.