If you know me, you are probably already aware of my opinions, but I am putting this out there for everyone to see. I'm trying to be a better person and an ally instead of a bystander. Won't you join me?
Does this look familiar?
What you can do in a situation like this is a treat scatter to re-direct him from being on "high alert"...
but he's safe on his long line attached to my waist belt, and I'm on solid footing so not at risk of being pulled over.
He's also self-regulating enough to disengage and come back to me for a treat...we've had LOTS of practice.
Learn some of the tips and tricks that I've used - in my latest blog post!
The conflict between what a dog wants to do on their walk, and what the walker needs to do to keep them and their pup safe often leads to a Cycle of Frustration on the part of both the dog and the dog walker.
Frustrating and stressful walks are more likely to be cut short, reducing the opportunity for the dog to expend the mental and physical energy, increasing the chances of their behavior escalating on the next walk.
Determining *why* your dog is pulling is one step in reducing this cycle of frustration, read more about ways to reduce the stress and frustration in the latest article...
Let's start this year off on the right paw - stay tuned!
