11.03.2018

Dog training, ‘Walking your dog and other dog owners’

A tip, when out walking, observe other ‘owners’.
I tend to assess the ‘owner’ of the other dog as part of judging the possible state of mind of the other dog.
If the owner is waving his or her arms around, looking stressed or aggressive, the situation with their dog can then be combustible.
Ideally, in a relaxed way (trying not to tighten your grip on your dogs lead - which he/she will respond to and trying not to tense up) I would move away/remove myself from interacting (possible interaction) with this owner/dog situation.
Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant, Dogs Best Friend.