Jay Cee Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Hi guys. I have a 16 month old female Husky. She is the only dog in the house and when I walk her she goes crazy to meet other dogs. I can't let her off lead to play because we don't have recall. I don't mind her playing with other dogs but she has to be on lead so it can be a bit of a battle and I want to avoid lead pressure unless its necessary. I'm particularly concerned that she tries to pounce on smaller dogs and if we are passing a small dog in a narrow alleyway its always a struggle. I try to distract her attention but she's not food driven and is laser focused on any dog that comes close. I have been working with her a lot and trying to build our bond, but when she sees another dog its just a battle. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 I am hoping one of the other experienced members will be able to help you - one of my dogs is exactly the same - too exuberant and wanting to meet everyone and everything he comes across. Not a mean hair on him though - my other is not like that unfortunately - just the opposite - he would try and kill any small fluffy thing he comes across - no matter what it was. We are in Lancashire and I have discovered a 'local' (about 10 miules away) farm that has 'secure' fields to let dogs off leash - 90% is not jusky secure though - although they have a small field about the same size as my garden and a horse-training barn (fully enclosed) that I can let them off lead in. I personally would invest in a good behaviourist/trainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Are you able to get her attention before she spots a dog ? You need to start from a distance and slowly build up getting closer to other dogs until she can see a dog and not be bothered , a firm leave it or walk on command can be beneficial aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 I used a head collar to train mine but it did take 3 years for the penny to drop so patience is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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