Dog Behavior: Leash Walking Issues

Why does my dog do that?! In this episode of behavior analysis, we look at one dog that escalates his frustration into behaviors that can eventually become dangerous if not addressed. For a young dog with a fast mind, providing adequate mental stimulation and exercise is important. Timing, knowing our dog's limits, and consistency are all key factors as well in mitigating behavior like what is shown in this video. Here are a few things that I would do with this specific dog to help his owners through this frustrating display: 1. Play tug or fetch for at least five to ten minutes before his walk 2. Reward him for behaviors that you do want to see more of (using praise or food reward to indicate "yes - more of this behavior") 3. Have some fun on the walk - bring a toy to occupy his mouth and play on and off with him, go around trees and/or up and over obstacles. 4. Less verbal communication and bargaining - more body language and movement to communicate 5. If you make an ask (give a cue) stick to that one cue and follow through - don't add additional cues/commands 6. The game ends when the teeth come out. Interrupt this behavior but once interrupted, change gears and move on to the next thing, (i.e. resume walking, engage a moment of play, etc.) 7. Lead like the Leader in a Dance, as Sophia Yin would say: https://youtu.be/A4qrC1xD_PE ❤️ WATCH NEXT: ○ Teach Your Dog Place - https://youtu.be/K8kIWDzQArg ○ DON'T EVER Do This To Your Dog - "Bonking": https://youtu.be/KaLUEoCq0Zo ○ How To Correctly Cut, Trim & Dremel Your Dog's Nails: https://youtu.be/atL9Lo-CbaY ○ The Perfect Walk: https://youtu.be/n2SFE1n8maI ○ How To Get Your Dog To Love The Muzzle: https://youtu.be/DqM2_vLcQ2Y ○ How To Brush Your Dogs Teeth: https://youtu.be/aU3n7kaPxKI ○ How To Give A Rescue Dog A Bath: https://youtu.be/Zj9S9apdJN4 ○ Canine CPR: What You Must Know: https://youtu.be/uy8SURrYyKU ○ A Little Dog Charges Me: What To Do: https://youtu.be/AsvMXmNqkNA ○ Furbo Review: How To Use It & Is It Worth It?: https://youtu.be/YS5uVHtcB10 🌹 COME SAY HI! Web: https://saraondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara.ondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraondrako Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraondrako BE THE BEST DOG OWNER POSSIBLE: Weekly I send out an exclusive email with relevant things that I believe help you to be the best pet parent. They may include exclusive giveaways, chances to interact with me, books, toys, articles, health, videos, and random things I've discovered to keep you updated on all things dog. My “Best Owner Possible” emails are only available if you subscribe to my e-mail newsletter: http://saraondrako.com/best-owner Whether you’re a life long dog owner or you're just getting your first dog, I ask that you subscribe to the channel so that I’ll always be right there with the educational materials you’ll need for a successful relationship with your canine companion. Thank you for supporting my channel!