Pamela Chandler
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This is always such a difficult situation. It frustrates me to no end but accidents do happen and dogs get out. For YOUR dogs…because they are on the smaller side….the best thing you can do is carry pepper spray with you. You want to shoot the spray toward the charging dog’s feet as the spray will rise. It is your best defense. With bigger dogs that you can not pick up I often suggest dropping their leashes so they can defend themselves and the humans are not hurt. This also gives you time to get your spray out and use it! There is just never a good answer here except to do your best to keep yourself safe and keep the spray handy. I have had to use it before to keep a charging dog at bay and it worked like a charm. It can backfire on you on a windy day so keep your eyes closed and turn your head.
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Hi Bianca. With a dog so young you REALLY want to practice this as much as you can so you create good habits. I suggest you put him in the Controlled SIT. Ask the approaching guest to stop about 3 feet out. As soon as he is calm release him to say hi. If he jumps tell him EH EH and use your leash to walk him back and try it again. Impulse control is REALLY tough for an excitable young dog so be patient and help him. You can also try keeping him in the controlled SIT and having guests approach him while he is sitting. Have them give a treat reward when they get to him so they are encouraging a SIT (or DOWN) and not an excitable jump. Both scenarios are important so he learns how to approach people as well as have people approach him. Make sense?
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Hi Emily. I am THRILLED that you like the videos! Please keep the questions coming. I think that a crate is a GREAT idea. It will be her safe space. Don’t force her in it. Put her food and water in there so she goes in and out during the day. Give her treats in the crate and her toys. See how she responds. The crate can be a VERY safe place for a timid dog. So if something startles or frightens her she can go to her crate and NO ONE touches her when she is in there. If she is responsive it can be VERY good for her. How old is she? How big is she?
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Hello Thomas,
I would recommend watching my video on using a Gentle Leader the “Leash Skills Mastery” course. In that video I show you how to attach the Gentle Leader. If you have any questions after watching that, please post more questions!
– Pamela
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Hello Ellice,
Great question. One thing you can try is to have some treats in your hand when you start this practice. When your dog is far away from you call them to “look” and give them a treat. Over time they will start paying more attention.
– Pamela