Talk Dog

27/05/2025

Watch and learn! 😁✌️

Pack Leader Dog Psychology & Behavior

26/05/2025

26/05/2025

Never let your dog meet another dog face to face.
If anyone dog is insecure, it can trigger them into fear aggression.
Let them meet in a non threatening way, walking side by side. Walking together in a controlled manner let's them know there is no threat.

22/05/2025

Don't repeat yourself.
Command. Action. Or consequence.

22/05/2025

Be firm when you set boundaries.

21/05/2025

The best and kindest thing you can do for your dog when stressed or anxious, is to be calm confident and give them directions on what to do, e.g. let's keep walking as there is nothing to be worried about. ✌️
Devon dog lady

20/05/2025

Hm.
I wouldn't kneel down. That puts you in a vulnerable position, e.g. should the dog lunge at you.

When I meet a dog:

1. Ask if you can pet/ say hello !!!!!!!
2. Approach calmly without staring at the dog or towering over the dog (read body language of the dog)
A scared dog should definitely be approached side on, however, if the dog is scared, the owner should NOT let strangers pet them. Instead, slowly introduce strangers by letting them come near but ignoring the dog, so the dog can feel safe and choose when to approach the human.
When the dog approaches the human and has a good sniff then you can slowly introduce petting the dog (but not on top of the head)
3. I always pet under the chin and not on top of the head as I believe in nurturing confidence.

19/05/2025

I encounter quite a few people, whose dog decides to stop when he sees us coming and keeps staring at us, fixated. Instead of moving their dog on, they let them stare and ask me to pass them (closely). Which i don't do as I don't know their dog and their dog is most likely going to lunge at us- either to play or out of fear aggression.
Interested, relaxed looking at other dogs is fine.
Intense staring with tense body language is your sign to intervene and remove your dog from the situation.

Southend Dog Training

18/05/2025

100%

17/05/2025

Here is a shout-out to all dog owners who invest time and energy to train their dogs, teach them manners and allow them to be part of their every day life as a balanced member of the family / pack.

17/05/2025

Yes, it is that simple (majority of the time).