I’m glad you wrote this. I would like to post it on all the dog poop bins for people to see lol. It’s a hard thing! River is one of those dogs who needs space for a different reason depending on the day, and sometimes it’s me that needs space because the sound of passing cars over stresses me out. I think people tend to tense up when the trigger is approaching and don’t say anything at all which creates more stress- it’s important to communicate with each other!
I purchased a red vest for my (now deceased) highly reactive dog. It said, “In training, do not pet.” People respected it and gave us space.
My current dog is such a good training guy for nervous dogs that when I see someone training a pup to not react to dogs walking by, I offer to let them train on my dog.
Thank you John , great sound advise. Oddly , as I read this (except the leash part) .. we humans could be wise about using this technique with humans too 😋
I’m glad you wrote this. I would like to post it on all the dog poop bins for people to see lol. It’s a hard thing! River is one of those dogs who needs space for a different reason depending on the day, and sometimes it’s me that needs space because the sound of passing cars over stresses me out. I think people tend to tense up when the trigger is approaching and don’t say anything at all which creates more stress- it’s important to communicate with each other!
I purchased a red vest for my (now deceased) highly reactive dog. It said, “In training, do not pet.” People respected it and gave us space.
My current dog is such a good training guy for nervous dogs that when I see someone training a pup to not react to dogs walking by, I offer to let them train on my dog.
Thank you John , great sound advise. Oddly , as I read this (except the leash part) .. we humans could be wise about using this technique with humans too 😋
Have a great joyful day , my friend
Thanks so much for the kind message. And I think you’re right about it applying to people too! :)
READ. THE. ROOM. Great article!
Thank you! :)
Excellent piece! And… topic jinx! 🤣