There's this toy poodle that we sometimes see that is incredibly dog aggressive. We try to give it space, especially as its owner is this rather sweet, but totally oblivious, older lady who speaks maybe 2 words of English. she just drags the dog along on its dental floss lead.
Today they came up behind us, and there was nowhere to go so I put Chewie into a sit stay next to the bus stop. He got up once but was otherwise really good. He just sat there looking and wagging his tail. He never responds with aggression, but just with more "friendly!" signals, but I would rather avoid the situation altogether.
Once they were past we set off again, walking parallel down opposite sides of the road. Chewie ignored the other dog completely.
I'm really happy with how much his behaviour has come along!
Oh and I managed to walk him right past a HUGE dead possum with some distracting talk and loads of treats. Phew!
Today they came up behind us, and there was nowhere to go so I put Chewie into a sit stay next to the bus stop. He got up once but was otherwise really good. He just sat there looking and wagging his tail. He never responds with aggression, but just with more "friendly!" signals, but I would rather avoid the situation altogether.
Once they were past we set off again, walking parallel down opposite sides of the road. Chewie ignored the other dog completely.
I'm really happy with how much his behaviour has come along!
Oh and I managed to walk him right past a HUGE dead possum with some distracting talk and loads of treats. Phew!
. I did say to her that it’s a work in progress, which of course it is......but it was lovely to hear