My rescue lurcher is very nervous with other dogs, I don't let her off the lead (recall non existant) and I never know the best way to handle the situation when other dogs that are off lead come up to her. When a dog does come up to her she stiffens and tolerates their sniffing for a few seconds then growls/barks and sometimes gives a warning snap. A dog snapped back at her yesterday and I was really worried it would turn into something more as I don't know what I'd do 😦. I stay away from parks to avoid as many of these situations as possible but when I'm walking her down the path and there is a dog quite a distance from their owner I'm never sure if there is certain action I should take, apart from trying to call to the owner that my dog is not good with other dogs. I do end up standing still (more rooted to the spot with indecision!) when another dog approaches. This probably all sounds very daft but I always feel I'm in the wrong as the other owners reaction always gives me that impression. If I am I want to correct my actions. Lots of ramble, sorry!
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Advice needed ref my dog who doesn't react well to other dogs
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ScaredyCat42 · 11/01/2017 14:27
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