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Hi Helen
I no exactly how you feel. You did the right thing in a split second, I would have done the same and then thought afterwards oh I should have walked away or done this or that.
Put it behind you and carry on with the training.
Best of luck
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Part of me says silly person, serves herself right if she got hurt but of course, that's the irrational side speaking. You did what you coul. Next time, give a warning then do an about turn.
I have it all the time with Coco. She's fine with kids, humans but with other dogs she's a bloody nightmare. I go to agility shows with her. I ask people with other dogs not to come too close (as we are standing in a queue wating our turn) but they still do and then get all shirty with me when she attacks! She has her special pals so it's not all dogs but woe betide any dog she doesn't like!
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies. I guess it is about turn the next time, and walk away.
Charlie is good if people just walk past and carry on as normal. He is good with children and family, and with adults he has grown up knowing. It is approaching strangers who trigger this reaction in him.
At least I am not alone in encountering these problems.
I am working hard with Charlie whenever I can, and I am acutely aware of the Dangerous Dogs Act, as we all are. Like others on here, I have a somewhat nervous dog for some reason, but that makes no difference in the eyes of the law. So when we are out I keep him on lead and am again using a gentle leader for increased control over his head, and I use the click and treat method to keep him relaxed and his attention on me. I also give myself a reasonable margin for error whilst still exposing him in a controlled manner to some of the stimuli he has been fearful of (approaching adult strangers). I feel I have had some success here, but it is so important for people to heed warnings and not barge in.
Thanks again for all the replies.
Helen.
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