One of my clients carries a walking stick on outings after one of her small dogs was killed by a much larger dog who jumped his fence. Some dogs run right into the water without a moment's hesitation. Emily Hall is "mom" to seven cats, one dog, and two sugar gliders. — but in the right hands, they are amazing tools. This is both irresponsible and often illegal.
Tell the dog in a loud, firm voice to "Go Home! " The owner of the cat came out and told me that his cat was an attack cat so I should pick my dog up. Off-Leash Etiquette: Rules to Follow When Your Dog Is Off Leash. Any dog could be a service dog, just out for a walk; you never know. While they are searching for the treats on the ground, you have time to get away with your dog. As an adult living mostly in apartments, I prefer enjoying dogs that do not live with me. It's best to handle the situation as though the other owner is not even there (yes, this will be difficult).
All the time one of the owners is trying to pull my dog off the other one at the same time I am, instead of seeing that I am handling it and that she needs to get her dog. Subscribe below to get it delivered every week straight to your inbox. One easy way to keep loose dogs away is to use a spray product if they come close. Such a clear threat to an animal's life made me very uncomfortable. Your dog or the free-range dog may get injured or worse. Dear Dog Owners: Quit Letting Your Dogs Run Loose. No off-leash running around unfamiliar children. If you have a bigger dog or if no other options are available, you may need to assess whether your dog would be safer if you dropped the leash so that he can try to get away from the other dog or defend himself. I could *never* let her off-leash.
That is, how should people with dogs react to the anger that's out there? I can't tell you how many times I've been walking my dogs (one of which is extremely possessive of the other and myself) and encountered off leash dogs literally charging at us. The kind that I can snatch from her and wield if I need to. I hate off leash dogs and cats. "Most behavior problems can be directly attributed to lack of basic needs, including off leash time, being met. Encountering leashed dogs can already be frightening for some cats, and when approaching dogs are OFF-leash, things can become especially unpredictable. Leash laws exist for this reason. Now, try actually finding that real open space to run your dog.
There are a few ways you can try to stop a dog in their tracks as they are coming towards you. KittyCatGO LIVE Season 2, Episode 4: Dealing with Off-Leash Dogs Panel Discussion. It might seem unconventional, but her dog stayed out of harm's way and it allowed her to safely manage the other dog. And, of course, it almost goes without saying — never let a puppy run free.
Can I tell these dog owners to leash their animals? Leash laws are not optional. To be fair, I was once like you. Dog trainer Chris Ramsay recommends doing this if it's a slow dog approaching. Dogs on a leash. But it's not just out of consideration for cats that leash laws should be followed. Reasons for leash laws: - Keeping your pet on a leash, whether a cat or dog, protects them from each other as well as from other wildlife that might be in the area. Sign up and get the answers to your questions. But, like all dog fights, this was a harrowing experience, for dogs and humans alike. Some dogs will never be able to reliably run free, regardless of the training. One of the best ways to always be prepared is to wear a dog training belt or "kit. " I am so scared of this situation happening and having to put my dog down because of it.