04/10/2024
Off lead dog approaching ‼️⚠️ Think Zombie 🧟♂️
Lots of ways to handle this but the quickest and easiest way I have found is to head them off when you first notice they are approaching.
A lot of people leave it wayyyy too late and the off lead dog is already in your immediate area.
Sweeping statement here.... but many off lead dogs are simply attempting to engage or are curious.
However....some are NOT and I have a bit of a rule that I will not allow off lead dogs to approach when I have a dog on a lead or if I am working with a client.
Is it embarrassing to do this ? No, not for me... but I appreciate I have had ample practice with this technique.
There is no time for chit chat.
No pleasantries required either.
Head that off lead dog off NOW to avoid issues.....ESPECIALLY if you have a reactive dog.
This method works.
Does lifting up a dog work ? Well...for me, I dislike it when people lift up their small dogs or puppies in situations like these as it can cause a dog to become even more interested in both the dog and the person holding the dog up. They will often not give up as easy as they would have if they are headed off much earlier. However I really do understand why people do this as it can make people more secure and can also give their dog extra security too.
Throwing food ?
Big nope from me, some dogs will just follow and pester for more.
Last thoughts on the subject...if you have a dog (off lead) around dogs that are on a lead/leash...it is your responsibility to have CONTROL.
That may be verbal control but that is a responsibility YOU have taken on when you let your dog off leash.
If you have no control or none in distracting environments your dog should NOT be off lead around others.
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