A common situation many dog owners face, on a daily basis, is their on lead dog being harassed or frightened by off lead dogs running over, followed by owners shouting, “It’s OK, my dog is friendly” or another dog owner and their dog coming right up close so they can say “Hello” because their dog is sociable and “just wants to say hi”.
Having a sociable dog is great but it doesn’t mean that just because they are sociable, they should be in other dogs faces, especially if the other dog is nervous or even reactive.
There are lots of ideas out there about how to ask owners of the other dog to keep them away but by the time you have started talking, the other dog will likely be on you.
Try responding with your feet rather than talking to them. As soon as you spot another dog running towards you, turn and walk away as fast as you can!
If your dog is unlikely to turn with you, its worth spending some time teaching your dog to "Turn" or "Let's Go." These are valuable cues for your dog to learn.
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