Don't allow him to
approach other people and dogs unless you have permission.
Not exact matches
The one thing I can say in its favor is that Amanda Peet (Syriana, A Lot Like Love) is quite good in it,
and Dermot Mulroney (The Wedding Date, Must Love
Dogs) is more than adequate in his role (that's two films in a row for Mulroney featuring
people dying of cancer before they can see their next Christmas — The Family Stone is his
other), but even then, they aren't quite enough to elevate the terrible script into something remotely
approaching believable or plausible.
If we are out for a walk
and are
approached by another
person walking their
dog we NEVER allow the
other dog to come up
and smell or greet our puppy.
Depending on the size of the
dog and risk of possible injury to
people or
other animals, he would recommend appropriate safety gear, such as basket muzzles, a two leash method,
and possibly a deterrent for loose
dogs should they
approach the
dog.
Clearly both of these
approaches are sensible
and informative; equally clearly they do not stop the outrage, because if you can convince
people that Pits are
dogs like any
other, then once again they must look with dread upon their own
dog.
When on a leash, «under control» means the
dog is prevented from
approaching within one metre of
other animals
and people.
When off - leash, «under control» means the
dog remains close to its handler (within sight
and earshot), responds to voice commands,
and is prevented from
approaching within one metre of
other animals
and people.
The driver of a vehicle
approaching a totally or partially blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or using a guide
dog, or a
person employed by an accredited school for training guide
dogs who provides notice through a sign or
other method that he or she is training a
dog as a guide
dog shall take all necessary precautions prescribed by law to avoid injury to the blind pedestrian,
and the
dog trainer.
Don't enter
people's yards without their permission (
and especially don't enter a gated property; guard
dogs will attack you or you could cause the escape of another
dog and compound your problems); don't let yourself get surprised; if you can bring mace, do so; don't enter abandoned buildings alone; don't wear clothes that make you look like you are not part of the neighborhood or rich or otherwise; walk like you know what you are doing otherwise your vulnerable attitude will be picked up by criminal types; don't enter caves or holes without proper procedures, be sure to use assistants,
and use proper gear such as ropes
and other things that cave explorers or utility workers would use; park your car in a lighted place, remove visible valuables, lock up
and take your keys; be wary of sexual
approaches — predators will try to engage you in conversations or try to touch you;
and trust your gut when it says you need to get out of there.
a.) a considerable amount of exercise, including the use of treadmills
and backpacks, as a way of relaxing
dogs to prepare them for counter-conditioning exercises; b.) packs of
dogs to rehabilitate unstable, fearful or aggressive
dogs; c.) Leashes
and chain collars to block jumping, whining, possessiveness, biting, aggressiveness, excessive barking, mounting, fighting, active dominance challenges; d.) Redirection to get
dogs doing alternative behaviors in play areas, obstacle courses, a pool, a feeding area, a sleeping area,
and an eating / drinking area; e.) calming techniques using hand feeding; f.) a limited amount of obedience training, such as teaching the
dogs to heel on a loose lead at the handler's side; g.) a «claw» technique, his own version of the «alpha rollover»,
and a pursuit technique to deal with
dogs that don't show submission to
other dogs or
people; h.) «flooding» for phobias; i.) «calm / assertive» handler techniques; j.) touch
and sound techniques to interrupt, correct
and / or redirect behaviors; k.) a variety of traditional manners rules, which are implemented with the «no free lunch» type of
approach; l.) a variety of games
and other «mental challenges»; m.) human intervention;
and n.) electric collars (not mentioned, as I recall, in the book)
Let your
dog see
and approach people riding bikes, on rollerblades, jogging, or doing
other activities.
a.) a considerable amount of exercise, including the use of treadmills
and backpacks, as a way of relaxing
dogs to prepare them for counter-conditioning exercises b.) packs of
dogs to rehabilitate unstable, fearful or aggressive
dogs; c.) Leashes
and chain collars to block jumping, whining, possessiveness, biting, aggressiveness, excessive barking, mounting, fighting, active dominance challenges; d.) Redirection to get
dogs doing alternative behaviors in play areas, obstacle courses, a pool, a feeding area, a sleeping area,
and an eating / drinking area; e.) calming techniques using hand feeding; f.) a limited amount of obedience training, such as teaching the
dogs to heel on a loose lead at the handler's side; g.) a «claw» technique, his own version of the «alpha rollover»,
and a pursuit technique to deal with
dogs that don't show submission to
other dogs or
people; h.) «flooding» for phobias; i.) «calm / assertive» handler techniques; j.) touch
and sound techniques to interrupt, correct
and / or redirect behaviors; k.) a variety of traditional manners rules, which are implemented with the «no free lunch» type of
approach; l.) a variety of games
and other «mental challenges»; m.) human intervention;
and n.) electric collars (usually not mentioned in their marketing materials or websites)
Our Advanced
dog training course will prepare your
dog for Canine Good Citizenship Certification by mastering: sit & down on command, stay with distance, come when called, walk loosely on a leash (without the use of anti-pull equipment),
and stay by handler as
people or
other dogs approach.
If you are looking to enroll your
dog into a training class to «socialize» him to be less fearful, less anxious, or friendlier to
other dogs or
people, please be aware that he has a nearly or fully developed personality
and at this point we need to take on an
approach of intervention, teaching better behaviors,
and perhaps modifying behaviors
and emotional responses.
They need a consistent
and loving
approach to their training as well as socialization among
other dogs and people.
(The surroundings are changing
and it would be safer if your
dog were closer;
other dogs,
people, or especially children are
approaching.)
Help your
dog accept the
approach of
people or
other dogs onto his territory
and relax in an invited
person or
dog's presence.
As the 4th of July
approaches,
people will be busy buying sparklers
and fireworks but may forget about the traumatic effects the noisy evening can have on
dogs and other pets.
As flu season
approaches,
people who get sick may not realize they can pass the flu not only to
other humans, but possibly to
other animals, including pets such as cats,
dogs and ferrets.
«Common behavioral prompts for barking include social reasons, such as barking in response to hearing
other dogs bark,
and territorial reasons, such as barking at the sight of a
person or
other dog approaching his home,» explains Dr. Ballantyne.
The British Medical Journal has concluded that
dogs act as «social catalysts,» who help
people get out more,
approach others more easily,
and overall reduce isolation.
Typically, the
other person will
approach with a leashed
dog and shake your hand.
It is best to socialize your Chihuahua at a very young age so that they are adapted to
other people and dogs and not threatened by
others approaching you.
Now switch, so you are the leash holder
and the
other person approaches the
dog.
Still
other dogs may be recovering from surgery,
and they could be sore
and more prone to nipping if they are
approached by an unknown
person.
Keep an eye on her whenever she is off leash in an area like a
dog park, as she will not be able to hear
other dogs and people approaching and can become easily startled.