I love a friendly dog as much as the next person, but friendliness alone doesn’t always guarantee a well-mannered companion. Friendly dogs often want to greet everyone, but without the right boundaries, this can lead to behaviours like jumping up on people, ignoring cues, getting too excited around other dogs or aggression towards other dogs.
Good manners add a layer of control to your dog’s friendly nature, helping them stay calm, responsive, and respectful. Imagine a dog that not only loves meeting others but can also sit, wait, or come back to you when needed—now that’s the best of both worlds!
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Is your dog friendly and eager to meet everyone? That’s wonderful! But keeping your friendly dog focused on you, especially in exciting situations, is key to ensuring safe interactions.
Quick Tip:
Start practising ‘check-ins’ when out with your dog. Every few minutes, ask your dog to make eye contact with you or come back to you, then reward them. This builds the habit of refocusing on you, even when they’re excited to meet someone new.
Setting boundaries with friendly dogs helps them stay polite, responsive, and reliable—no matter who’s around! 😊
Stay tuned this week for more tips on managing the ‘friendly dog’ mentality and helping your dog be both friendly and focused.”
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Why a Friendly Dog Also Needs Solid Training
"Is your dog friendly? That's fantastic! But even friendly dogs benefit from a little extra training. A friendly dog may want to say ‘hi’ to everyone and explore everything—which is lovely but can sometimes lead to unexpected situations. Good training helps them respond to you no matter where they are or who they meet, making everyone’s day a little smoother and safer.
A friendly dog with solid training isn’t just friendly; they’re reliable, focused, and easy to enjoy around others. Think of it as adding polish to their personality! ☺️
This week, we’ll explore practical tips for bringing out the best in your friendly dog, so stay tuned!"
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This week I am taking a closer look at the "My Dog Is Friendly" mentality. It is a phrase that I am sure many of you have heard, and perhaps even used yourself. The problem is that relying on Friendly alone can lead to situations that are far from ideal, especially when you are out in public or around other dogs.
Over the next week I’ll diving into the issues surrounding this mentality and I will be sharing tips and insights on why a friendly dog also needs to be well-trained, and how you can help your dog be both friendly and focused. I’ll go over what makes a dog truly reliable, safe, and enjoyable to have around.
💬 Have you ever encountered a situation with a ‘friendly’ dog that didn’t go as planned? Share your experience below, and stay tuned for daily posts on this topic!”
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