On leash reactivity
When he's on his leash, and a dog walks by that he can't meet and play with- he goes CRAZY, lunging and barking like a wild man! It scares people and their dogs, but he really just wants to play. We've worked on it in puppy school. He has to be calm and quite before he can visit anyone, and after the inital meeting and hello for that day- he's fine. But the next time we see someone- he goes crazy again! He's always very polite and gentle when he finally gets to meet a dog- but acts so crazy before hand that no one wants to let him meet their dogs. Any suggestions? |
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Oscar has an issue with on-leash reactivity - with moving vehicles. Really fun with a deaf dog, in a neighborhood with no sidewalks.  Here's what has worked for us. I keep nummy treats in my left pocket, as it's easier to give him the treats in a "heel" position. When a car approaches, and I see Oscar start to go into hyper-alert mode, I get him up on the grass, and redirect his attention with an obedience command and a treat. I keep up the commands and the treats until the car passes, and he's no longer interested in it. I started with "come" and then "sit", and then added "stay". Pretty soon, Oscar would see a car, look at me, and then go up on the grass himself and sit, waiting for his treat.   (He can be such a good boy!)Basically, this is just redirecting behavior using positive reinforcement. As always with training, calmness and consistency work best. Hope this helps! Laurie and Oscar |
| As Laurie says - learn the tools in class, then master them. It pays off HUGE, as you can use them to manage everyday and problem behaviors. What you are aiming for is creating a new default behavior- one that YOU like!  |
We need a thumbs up icon when good info given, like above.  Yep, it's a matter of redirecting the brain away from that which stimulates. Means you have to be aware and think of what you are going to do long before the distraction is upon you. Reward the positive, if he is distracted enough, sniff or lick treat, if it's for longer, they get the treat. You have to take control of their mind............yes, it can be done. |
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