Dopeydapple
Well-Known Member
A few times a week I walk a collie and a lab for a client, I was told the collie is not good with other dogs when on the lead but didn't realise until our first outing quite how bad, he lunges, snarls and makes such a racket when he sees one its seriously embarrassing. Obviously he's not a big powerful dog so he's easy to keep a hold of until the other dog is gone but just wondered if anyone had any advice. He's not interested in food or toys when out even when there isn't another dog so can't distract him, after the event he turns to you looking so pleased with himself for having seen the dog off. I found a walk that has a decent bit of grass next to the footpath so can take him a good distance from the other dog but sometimes can't avoid meeting them on the way there or back. Also the lab is very friendly and whines when he sees dogs as he wants to play which just seems to make things worse. Any collie experts able to offer any advice?