Luvk9s September monthly newsletter

Volume 15 | Number 09

Happy Labor Day weekend! Google defines Labor Day as a "public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people." But shouldn't we also recognize working dogs? Click below to view part 1 of THE WORKING DOG - A DOCUMENTARY.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF THE MONTH - Working dogs - a documentary

Quick tips - My dog won't listen!

Photo by htuuli from Pixabay

"If you want someone who will listen to you every time, do everything you tell them to do, and always be there for you for better or for worse, get a dog.” (Anonymous)

While some dogs seem to be naturals at listening, others specialize in selective hearing. Does your dog fall into this category? Is there anything that can be done to improve your dog’s responsiveness?

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On leash dog introductions

Photo by Bundo Kim from Unsplash

What is the best way to introduce two dogs? The best method is probably the scariest - off leash in an outdoor neutral location. Start with two (exercised) tired dogs. Let the dogs drag their leashes in case a quick intervention is required. Keep the initial interactions short (five seconds or so). Each handler should call his dog to come and praise/reward before releasing the dogs to interact again for another brief period of time.

On leash introductions can be tricky because often one owner “initiates” the meet and greet (without permission) by allowing their dog to drag them towards you while yelling “don’t worry, he’s friendly.”

What can you do if you find yourself in a situation where an on-leash introduction is unavoidable?

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