What should you do if your dog is attacked?

sabaray
Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:21:50 +0000

I have several leashes that I use regularly - one has the “loop” teri mentioned. I used that frequently when sabadog was a pup to redirect him. Leather leash - because it feels better on your hands when doing obedience work - and a leash that snaps into his easy walk harness. Sabadog also has what we jokingly refer to as his “face leash” - a gentle leader that he hates but was remarkable in teaching him to walk with me. I also have a twenty foot lead that we use for training (recall work, sit and stay).

My biggest problem when walking Sabadog is that parents want their children (particularly those who are fearful of dogs) to “meet” him. Or the kids that zoom right up to him on their bikes. It is not my job to help your child overcome their fear of strange dogs. People see a yellow Lab in a harness and they think he’s Mr. Mellow. Nope!