Stress-Free Dog Encounters

Steve Kaye explains why dog encounters are often stressful. Many problems arise from insecurities of the dog or the human. The dog pulls on the leash, barks, or jumps at other dogs because it feels threatened or has learned that aggression creates space for it. One's own nervousness and tension also transfer to the dog. Readers receive tips on how to develop a positive and calm basic attitude. Using concrete examples and small mindfulness exercises, one learns to reduce one's nervousness and give one's dog more security. Furthermore, concrete training instructions are provided to confidently master dog encounters. First, all the basics must be in place, such as attention, leading, correct rewarding, setting boundaries, and so on. Later, one begins with small exercises in a quiet environment and slowly increases distractions. One example is the "keeping distance" training: One practices with one's dog to pass unfamiliar dogs at a safe distance without losing one's nerve. Another training is the "retreat maneuver," in which one calmly removes oneself from a difficult situation before it escalates. These step-by-step instructions prepare for real encounters and provide security. Case studies, checklists, and films via the Kosmos Plus app round off the book.


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