How do I train my dog to walk past other dogs without flipping out?


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jbond asked:


I have a 6 year old golden retriever who thinks he’s 6 months old! He’s pretty well trained at home but once we’re on the other side of the fence he turns into a big goofy dog.

We walk along a boardwalk regularly and there isn’t enough room to steer clear of other dogs so I’d like to be able to train him walk past them with some manners and dignity!

Can anyone help with some training tips?

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5 Responses to “How do I train my dog to walk past other dogs without flipping out?”

  1. Tasia Says:
    May 12th, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    Well, I would suggest letting him RUN before the walk , that way he wont be so excited.. I have to put a back pack on my dog with a little Weight in it, so it tires him out good before a walk around people and other dogs, It does make a big difference.. Plus you can bribe them with food.. Carry some favorite doggie snacks with you and when he starts acting up , get his attention with the food. Soon he will learn to stay calm and he gets a treat.
    Hope that helped.
    Good luck.

  2. Jaderak Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Do you have a dog park in your area? My dog only flips out when seeing other dogs when she hasn’t been to the dog park lately. If I don’t bring her at least three times a week she turns into a brat and nearly tackles every dog she sees. lol

  3. maggie Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 5:08 am

    obviously if you had a dog park you would walk him there.My dog does the same thing…he just wants to play.I make him sit,reward him,and then walk on

  4. Kitt Says:
    May 17th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Ultimate solve! A head collar. They really are the best thing for situations like that and most of the time after using one briefly you don’t need it anymore. Use warm hotdog or cooked chicken to distract your dog before he sees the other dog this can help. try switching the sie of your body that your dog is walking on, putting your body between him and the other dog could provide a bit of a damper. Good luck.

  5. whoopswhosfault Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 2:47 am

    Watch the Dog Whisper show. He’s train you as well.

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