Every veterinary hospital has canine patients who are anxious away from their owners. Dogs who were seemingly happy when they arrived but as soon as they are separated from their pet parents, they pace and whine. And if left for the day, they bark incessantly in their kennels and can even become unsafe when handled.
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Reactive Dog: Moving Past Distractions on a Walk
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If you have a reactive dog and already know the patterns for keeping your dog focused on you and can perform these in the presence of distractions relatively close by, you’re 80% there. Here are examples of how you can apply these exercises to situations where you see a human or dog approaching on a path and need to keep your dog focused so he won’t bark, jump or lunge at them.
Running With Your Dog: How to Train Fido to Run at Your Side
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Running with your dog is a great way for both of you to get exercises. Here is one way to train your dog to run at your side, rather than pulling you around by his leash.