Flowerofthefen
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They are brilliant to watch and everything is done so kindly. Watched them sort a German shepard out that chased/ reacted to cars. Got it sorted in a few minutes!
Reactive dog - what do you do?
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CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
The problem with reels and TikToks is that those people can't see back out of the screen and see the relationship that you have with your own dog or any context. Sure, you can take on hints and tips but you're only seeing the good stuff/the success stories and at the end of the day, these people have businesses and services to sell. Imagine how many takes there are to get a perfect short video.
I've been training with reactive dogs, mostly German Shepherds, for a long time, not for profit, rarely is anything ever truly 'sorted in a few minutes'. Making people think these issues can be fixed in seconds/minutes is pretty irresponsible IMO.
I've been training with reactive dogs, mostly German Shepherds, for a long time, not for profit, rarely is anything ever truly 'sorted in a few minutes'. Making people think these issues can be fixed in seconds/minutes is pretty irresponsible IMO.
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misst
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^^^ this but luckily I also have a portable dog.
Slightlyconfused
Go away, I'm reading
I just call over and say the three off the lead are fine but the one on the lead doesnt like dogs i her face and will snap and lunge to get them away. People often call their dogs back or just thank me for letting them know.
I have kicked a few dogs and yelled "NO" in a firm voice a few times, the owners have either been sorry or changed their tune when i had a few words about just because fluffy is fine with other dogs doesnt mean she wont get her face bit off when running up to a dog on the lead happliy minding its own business.
The collie worries, doesnt like dogs in her face and has no "off" switch for her herding and nipping once she gets above threshold. She is so much better, will stop and look at us if she clocks another dog off the lead and comes back to have the lead put back on etc.
CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
As a generalisation, I don't really get that much time for a full blown conversation/explanation if a dog is barrelling towards us.
It's generally one of 'NO!/CALL YOUR DOG!/FACE-BITER!/Aforementioned Expletive'.
It's generally one of 'NO!/CALL YOUR DOG!/FACE-BITER!/Aforementioned Expletive'.
blackcob
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I did a 'please call your dog away' a couple of weeks back and got the whole 'Ahh, is she frightened? How old is she? She's so pretty. What's her name?' while the dog was throwing a spectacular, explosive and visually terrifying shitfit - I'm like, lady, how is there anything about this situation that indicates I want to stop and have a conversation about it? Have you not the least concern that Fluffy is about to get eaten?!
Before I'm accused of being a grump, I do Discover Dogs every year and also at shows or competitions, as long as I'm not actually in the ring, will talk anyone's ear off about the breed/sport/behaviour when asked.
Before I'm accused of being a grump, I do Discover Dogs every year and also at shows or competitions, as long as I'm not actually in the ring, will talk anyone's ear off about the breed/sport/behaviour when asked.
Pearlsacarolsinger
Up in the clouds
That's the trouble, these idiots are utterly oblivious to the chaos that *their* dog is causing just because they feel entitled to do exactly as they please.
We had exactly that scenario with our brown rehome, aged about 8 months at that time. We are still working through the aftermath. Fortunately she is improving gradually.
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MurphysMinder
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Have you seen the shepherd at agility shows with a yellow lead with the words "I'm a bit of a di**head"
