What kind of reaction is this ?

[al capone]

Al Capone ha s done this twice. We are walking on leash a guy comes toward us on the side walk,when the guy is close enough Al Capone jumps over the guy,i've been paying attention say no and pull the leash to stop him and the guy reacted moving back a little. Nothing happens ,just people get mad. I say I'm sorry this and that but nobody likes it. What is Al Capone doing or trying to do ? AC doesn't bark nor growls.

 

[teodora]

play, probably... It's still no good with all overreacting jerks around. You may find complaints that "your vicious dog almost ate them alive".

 

[Hector]

It's not play T. A dog isn't just going to randomly jump on people they don't know initiating play, especially AC a dog that has proven to be protective and guardy. To say this is play is very dangerous and allows owners to think the dog is harmless. The dog is doing this with intent. I think AC is trying to make space pushing the person back or away and defend the space around both of you, mostly yours. He's probably thinking in his head, "back off bitch" lol.This is definitely a behavior you do not want him doing. He is taking charge of the situation and acting out. You need to correct him and let him know you are in charge. Don't pull the leash to stop him. Give him a physical snap on the leash causing a quick action where the collar tightens and releases and then command him to down and to make sure he stays down while the person passes, have your foot on the leash close to his collar OR if you can, give him a quick correction and tell him to heel and walk past.

 

[al capone]

play, probably... It's still no good with all overreacting jerks around. You may find complaints that "your vicious dog almost ate them alive".

Hahahaha yea ,that is what they may say. Yes playing it is what I think most can be.
Thanks Teodora

 

[Hector]

I see it as a form of resource guarding.

 

[season]

Keep your dog on a short leash. It's the safe and responsible thing to do when walking in public. Your dog shouldn't be jumping on or towards anyone. He's being reactive. If u see the guy coming get your dog focused on you. Put him in a sit. Be proactive not reactive. Don't blame the guy for being upset. He doesn't need a dog jumping on him. I wouldn't like it either. If a dog jumps at me with or without Solo it will be getting a hard knee to the chest or a size 12 to the face. I'll overreact 10 times out of 10 if any dog comes at me. I don't know the dog. So that said, control your dog so someone else doesn't feel they have to.


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[al capone]

It's not play T. A dog isn't just going to randomly jump on people they don't know initiating play, especially AC a dog that has proven to be protective and guardy. To say this is play is very dangerous and allows owners to think the dog is harmless. The dog is doing this with intent. I think AC is trying to make space pushing the person back or away and defend the space around both of you, mostly yours. He's probably thinking in his head, "back off bitch" lol.This is definitely a behavior you do not want him doing. He is taking charge of the situation and acting out. You need to correct him and let him know you are in charge. Don't pull the leash to stop him. Give him a physical snap on the leash causing a quick action where the collar tightens and releases and then command him to down and to make sure he stays down while the person passes, have your foot on the leash close to his collar OR if you can, give him a quick correction and tell him to heel and walk past.

Many people is passing by us ,not at once,one by one or two at once. Al Capone doesn't react to everyone,it's randomly and not often. Suddenly he jumps over one person when that person is about a foot or less,I guess he gets to touch the guy,I don't know,I just apologized and walk faster. I can't seat him every time because people is passing by us every minute or less. He sits every time we cross a street. Remember what you told me when a dog is kinda close and barking or growling to sit him and get his attention,he is doing that well,thank you for that,but to that many people I may get more room for us even getting down the sidewalk,always watching no car is coming. A short leash may help. I'll get it for Internet.

 

[al capone]

Keep your dog on a short leash. It's the safe and responsible thing to do when walking in public. Your dog shouldn't be jumping on or towards anyone. He's being reactive. If u see the guy coming get your dog focused on you. Put him in a sit. Be proactive not reactive. Don't blame the guy for being upset. He doesn't need a dog jumping on him. I wouldn't like it either. If a dog jumps at me with or without Solo it will be getting a hard knee to the chest or a size 12 to the face. I'll overreact 10 times out of 10 if any dog comes at me. I don't know the dog. So that said, control your dog so someone else doesn't feel they have to.


Carpe Diem

Right Season,I need a short leash. To sit him every time someone passes by is going to get him bored about sitting. We get every minute a person passing by. He sits crossing street,if I add 30-50 more sitting he won't sit. I need a short leash and look for more room or any other advice may help.

 

[al capone]

I see it as a form of resource guarding.

I'm afraid of that because he seams he may bite someone one day.

 

[season]

Right Season,I need a short leash. To sit him every time someone passes by is going to get him bored about sitting. We get every minute a person passing by. He sits crossing street,if I add 30-50 more sitting he won't sit. I need a short leash and look for more room or any other advice may help.

I didn't say to sit him every time but u said it was this particular guy. Use it as a training moment for Al.
I use a 12" leash with Solo. He has no option but to walk by my side. I suggest the same. Advocate for your dog.


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[Hector]

You don't need to buy another leash to have a short leash. Just shorten the one you have and keep him by your side. When you walk in an area where there are lots of people and activity, keep the dog in a strict heel. The amount of people and activity going on are distractions for you and your dog. If you know your dog is in heel right by you on a short length of leash 1-2 ft, then you don't have to worry about what your dog is going to do or where your dog is. This might be a case of over stimulation.

 

[season]

You don't need to buy another leash to have a short leash. Just shorten the one you have and keep him by your side. When you walk in an area where there are lots of people and activity, keep the dog in a strict heel. The amount of people and activity going on are distractions for you and your dog. If you know your dog is in heel right by you on a short length of leash 1-2 ft, then you don't have to worry about what your dog is going to do or where your dog is. This might be a case of over stimulation.

Touche


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[al capone]

I didn't say to sit him every time but u said it was this particular guy. Use it as a training moment for Al.
I use a 12" leash with Solo. He has no option but to walk by my side. I suggest the same. Advocate for your dog.


Carpe Diem

I miss written,it's not a particular guy,he has jumped many times but not to someone coming,he has done it sometimes when people is closed by and we are standing or when someone,not every time,enters to my office. I thought he was playing but Hector may be right and this is a growing problem.
I need a short leash,I have not found in my country but I can get it for internet. You right about the leash and sorry to confuse you with my writing.

 

[season]

Just make your leash shorter. Again, when you have your dog next to you (which u should in public) your dog doesn't have a choice. Remember it's your job to protect your dog and make sure it's well behaved. Limiting your dog's options is a good thing. Having your dog walk right by your side is a good thing. Work at it. Work on engagement. Everything should be part of its environment. It should be focused on you and the walk. You should be focused on everything else. Proactive. Not reactive.


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[al capone]

You don't need to buy another leash to have a short leash. Just shorten the one you have and keep him by your side. When you walk in an area where there are lots of people and activity, keep the dog in a strict heel. The amount of people and activity going on are distractions for you and your dog. If you know your dog is in heel right by you on a short length of leash 1-2 ft, then you don't have to worry about what your dog is going to do or where your dog is. This might be a case of over stimulation.

You are always right,I start shorting my leash today where there is much activity . What is it that stimulates him ?
Thanks Hector

 

[Hector]

You are always right,I start shorting my leash today where there is much activity . What is it that stimulates him ? Thanks Hector

I am not always right, but thank you. Distractions, the environment. Lots of people, movement, sounds, smells. Excitement builds and the dog reacts. Ask yourself, how do you feel if you walked around in an empty park vs walking around when there is a festival or fair or some sort of concert going on? Different environments will trigger different emotions and reactions. Give him feedback and he will learn how to behave in these situations. You need to tell the dog what to do because the dog won't know what to do if you don't guide him.

How is his heeling by the way?

 

[season]

Could be the ppl. Could be you. Could be both. Either way, what excites him is less important than how u handle it.


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[teodora]

H, you're probably right, you have more experience than me anyway. I know that my dogs are jumping on each other and tend to jump on visitors as well - it's definitely play, as they're bouncing around waiting for attention. When they don't like something they have an obvious different body language. I shorten the leash instinctively when passing someone. Jack's a social butterfly and would greet in his style pretty much anyone looking at him. If the person doesn't look, then he's pretty much disappointed but doesn't do anything.

 

[al capone]

I am not always right, but thank you. Distractions, the environment. Lots of people, movement, sounds, smells. Excitement builds and the dog reacts. Ask yourself, how do you feel if you walked around in an empty park vs walking around when there is a festival or fair or some sort of concert going on? Different environments will trigger different emotions and reactions. Give him feedback and he will learn how to behave in these situations. You need to tell the dog what to do because the dog won't know what to do if you don't guide him.

How is his heeling by the way?

His heel is ok,but I have not done it for more than 2 minutes. I got it

 

[al capone]

Could be the ppl. Could be you. Could be both. Either way, what excites him is less important than how u handle it.


Carpe Diem

Ok Season,I understand now. I hope to do a good job.
Thanks man