Wag by Zazie Todd

Author:Zazie Todd
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Greystone Books
Published: 2019-03-10T16:00:00+00:00

HOW TO APPLY THE SCIENCE AT HOME

•Go for walks. They are good for your dog—and good for you too. If you are not in the habit, try to develop a routine—your dog will soon learn it and come to remind you when it is time! Whether it’s one or two walks a day (not counting toilet breaks) depends on you and your dog.

•Use appropriate gear (e.g., a no-pull harness) and train your dog to walk nicely on-leash and to come when called.

•If you need help to resolve problems such as fear or reactivity, hire a qualified dog trainer. Think about ways to manage the problem while you work on it (e.g., avoiding places where dogs are off-leash or walking at quiet times of the day).

•If you see someone trying to keep their leashed dog away from you and your dog, cut them some slack and give them space; they may be trying hard to keep a reactive dog feeling safe. Insisting that your dog meet theirs or offering unwanted training advice will not be welcome or helpful.

•If dogs must be on-leash in your neighborhood, get creative to find off-leash opportunities such as dog parks, fenced fields, tennis courts for hire, or a friend’s fenced yard.

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