Joeys not nice to other dogs

[doggy lover]

Its working, keep at it, always anticipate what is going to happen and always look ahead. I just love this command.

[Joey.E.CockersMommy]

Took Joey for his evening walk tonight. We need to cross a narrow bridge when we do there is only enough room for 1 person to go by. We were about to cross it when I saw a young women with a schnauser on the bridge watching the fish in the creek . She told me her dog was good with other dogs, I told her how we were working on it. She said for me to walk past them and said he will get used to it. Joey past the other dog they sniffed each other a bit then Joey kept walking no leave it command used this time and no growling either. I could have used the leave it command but it didnt seem neccessary I did give Joey lots of praise for being a good boy though.

Tommorow should be interesting 6 dogs inside a gym for dog obedience.

[StaceyB]

Hurray!!!!! Sounds like you have got it. I have a private student right now who is aggressive towards people, kids, and a little iffie with dogs. It is so wonderful when I get a call with good news. He did the same yesterday, walked by with no reaction. Half of the work is done by the dog and half from the owner. Once you are not reactive/ nervous or scared. The dog begins to be less reactive.
Good luck in training class. It may be a little tougher but try not to get worked up. The calmer you are, the calmer he is. Keep your greetings to only a few seconds at a time. Don't allow him enough time to react. You can do several 3 second greetings with the same dog. Remember don't jerk him back if he looks like or becomes reactive. Turn around and walk back a few steps. If one of the dogs doesn't seem sound, don't greet that one.

[Joey.E.CockersMommy]

I admit I was a bit nervous as the dogs were in close quarters but Joey did great maybe he didnt feel my tension travel down the leash. Maybe I just need to trust him more now.

[Joey.E.CockersMommy]

Joey is getting a lot better with this dog issue. He now just sniffs other dogs and even tries to talk to them in a high pitched chirping noise. Hard to explain it is actually cute. He even played with the neighbours cat, Joey was on a leash and the cat came up and layed down right in front of Joey on its back, Joey made his noise again and sniffed the cats belly. I think we are making some progress.

[debanneball]

Afternoon everyone..I sympatize with you all 'dog lunging at other dogs' type people. My Stella does this too. Tenderfoot emailed me information on the 'leave-it' command, and I have used it twice/three times a day on our walks. I have been to obedience, it didn't stop the lunging...however, what I did learn was the proper heel, and when doing this on our walks, the leave-it really works. We now walk by bikes (she lunged at bikes/motorcycles), cats, rabbits, squirrels, (I had no problem with people or kids), dogs in houses, fenced in yards, or in cars. Dogs on leash, it's still the learning lesson. Good luck everyone!!