Train your dog or use a long line whilst on walks

If your dog runs away from you to greet other dogs and you cannot call them back.

How can you guarantee that:

• The dog they are running up to is not going to rip their throat out.

• The dog they are running up to is not doing some reactivity training.

• The dog they are running up to wants to interact with another dog.

• The dog they are running up to is not doing some assistance dog training.

• The owner of the dog they are running up to is confident enough to deal with the interaction.

• The owner of the dog is simply having a bad day and doesn't want to interact.

• The other dog is recovering from an operation and is on short low impact of walks.

• The other dog is very old and has health issues.

I could go on and on.

How can you be sure?

I will answer the question for you.

You can't.

Train your dog or use a long line.

The fact your dog is friendly is irrelevant.

If you are needing help to put your puppy or dog on the right track, have a look at my pages on 1-1 puppy training or 1-1 dog training, I look forward to helping you. Send questions via text or WhatsApp and I will always respond within a day or two maximum.