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Dog Etiquette?
Just a few things to know about dog etiquette:
(1) If you want to greet someone's dog while on a walk ALWAYS ask the person who is walking the dog! Maybe they are training or going somewhere & don't want to make new friends. It is polite to ask before you assume that person is "ok" with you approaching. Also sometimes the dog is not friendly - for your safety and out of respect always ask!
(2) Always keep your dog on a leash! Even if you and your dog are "familiar" with the area that doesn't mean they are safe from unexpected situations. For example, you could cross paths with someone else walking a dog aggressive dog on a leash & your pet is not. You will not be able to control your dog from approaching the other person's dog - this is a potentially bad situation for everyone. Not every dog is friendly even though yours may be!
(3) Always pick up your dog poo! The Dog Bowl carries cool poo bag containers and biodegradable poo bags, so your walk can be practical and in style! There is nothing worse than seeing "trash bags" tied to a leash - definitely not stylish or environmentally thoughtful! Well actually, there is something worse than seeing tacking trash bags tied on a leash, seeing dog poo while on your walks tops that as tacky!
(4) Never attempt to feed someone else's dog a treat! Their dog may be on a special diet, or could be at his/her max for food calories that day. If you want to get a dog a treat simply love it with affection and attention (if that is ok with their owner - always ask)!
(5) Never give someone else's dog a command like "sit", "come", etc. A dog may be trained certain commands - you may not know "how" or "what" that command is. Some trainers use hand signals or noises. Consistency in training is the key & a command coming from a stranger is not appropriate nor reaffirming of what is needed from that pet - you don't want to confuse them! Again, love them with attention and petting if that is "ok" with their owner. (Out of respect to the pet's owner and potentially countless hours that a person has worked with their dog there is rarely ever a need for a stranger to give commands to someone's pet.)
(6) We know it seems impossible, but not everyone likes dogs! Always ask if you want someone to pay attention to your dog - if they would like to say hi! This initiates that it is ok for a stranger to approach your dog. This is especially appropriate if the stranger has kids - it is an open invitation and always appreciated to just ask!
For anyone who has done some training with their pet we hope you can pass these tips on to someone who needs them! Training & reinforcing behavior you want is key to your pet's happiness!
(1) If you want to greet someone's dog while on a walk ALWAYS ask the person who is walking the dog! Maybe they are training or going somewhere & don't want to make new friends. It is polite to ask before you assume that person is "ok" with you approaching. Also sometimes the dog is not friendly - for your safety and out of respect always ask!
(2) Always keep your dog on a leash! Even if you and your dog are "familiar" with the area that doesn't mean they are safe from unexpected situations. For example, you could cross paths with someone else walking a dog aggressive dog on a leash & your pet is not. You will not be able to control your dog from approaching the other person's dog - this is a potentially bad situation for everyone. Not every dog is friendly even though yours may be!
(3) Always pick up your dog poo! The Dog Bowl carries cool poo bag containers and biodegradable poo bags, so your walk can be practical and in style! There is nothing worse than seeing "trash bags" tied to a leash - definitely not stylish or environmentally thoughtful! Well actually, there is something worse than seeing tacking trash bags tied on a leash, seeing dog poo while on your walks tops that as tacky!
(4) Never attempt to feed someone else's dog a treat! Their dog may be on a special diet, or could be at his/her max for food calories that day. If you want to get a dog a treat simply love it with affection and attention (if that is ok with their owner - always ask)!
(5) Never give someone else's dog a command like "sit", "come", etc. A dog may be trained certain commands - you may not know "how" or "what" that command is. Some trainers use hand signals or noises. Consistency in training is the key & a command coming from a stranger is not appropriate nor reaffirming of what is needed from that pet - you don't want to confuse them! Again, love them with attention and petting if that is "ok" with their owner. (Out of respect to the pet's owner and potentially countless hours that a person has worked with their dog there is rarely ever a need for a stranger to give commands to someone's pet.)
(6) We know it seems impossible, but not everyone likes dogs! Always ask if you want someone to pay attention to your dog - if they would like to say hi! This initiates that it is ok for a stranger to approach your dog. This is especially appropriate if the stranger has kids - it is an open invitation and always appreciated to just ask!
For anyone who has done some training with their pet we hope you can pass these tips on to someone who needs them! Training & reinforcing behavior you want is key to your pet's happiness!
Labels: Behavior and Training, Traveling with your dog
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