01/30/2025
from UnChase:
Teaching your dog to be calm around animals they might otherwise want to chase often takes some training and practice.
🎯 Here’s how you can work toward this level of calm:
Sometimes, on our dog country walks we meet curious cows.
Encounters like this can be challenging for dogs, especially with the movement, size, and novelty of livestock.
Teaching your dog to be calm around animals they might otherwise want to chase often takes some training and practice.
🎯 Here’s how you can work toward this level of calm:
1️⃣ Start small! Begin at a distance where your dog notices but isn’t overstimulated by the animals.
2️⃣ Reinforce calm behaviour. Food treats are often ideal as you can deliver them calmly.
3️⃣ Build up gradually, reduce the distance only when your dog remains calm and relaxed.
By practicing in controlled settings and building their skills over time, you can help your dog feel confident and calm in situations like this.
