Please be aware of what your dog's body language is telling you as their owner/handler. Strangers or others not familiar with dog body language may dart forward unknowingly in a dog's face like this. An owner/handler is responsible for keeping both the dog and strangers (or people unfamiliar with dogs) safe. I always warn people not to pet the dog, and am prepared to block them if they look not to be listening to me. Many of my client's dogs are overcoming issues of fear et, and taking them out into public is key for them, BUT not if they do not feel safe with me. For instance if I just allowed a stranger to dart forward at them.
Most dogs come to accept handling quite readily, but even dogs that are very social have their off days. The behaviorally challenged can not be pushed into acceptance, and if they are giving clear signals to be left alone, be sure to let people, that are near you, know not to pet them.
Got behavioral problems? Or just a dog that won't listen. Call Robin Rubin at Mannerly Mutts, 207-361-4395. You can also e-mail mannerly_mutt@yahoo.com.
Most dogs come to accept handling quite readily, but even dogs that are very social have their off days. The behaviorally challenged can not be pushed into acceptance, and if they are giving clear signals to be left alone, be sure to let people, that are near you, know not to pet them.
Got behavioral problems? Or just a dog that won't listen. Call Robin Rubin at Mannerly Mutts, 207-361-4395. You can also e-mail mannerly_mutt@yahoo.com.
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