Taking Your Dog Out In Public
When taking your doggie out in public, keep your dog on a leash at all times. Except if the area specifically says dogs can be off-leash. This is for the safety of both your dog and other people. And if your dog is off-leash, you should always be there to supervise.
Not all people are dog people. Even if your dog is friendly, people may still be afraid if they are approached by a strange dog. They may react in different ways. Some may stay still, some may run and others might actually kick your dog or throw something to keep him away. Also, people can be allergic so you will need to keep that in mind.
Even the most friendly and socialized of doggies might have their bad mood days so always make sure to monitor him when people approach to pet him. Specially kids. Some dogs do not take to kids well. And not all kids know how to treat dogs well. And some may be too naive to know that they should be wary of strange dogs and will just rush up to pet them. The same goes for other doggies or animals.
When taking your dog out in public, make sure you are able to control him. There are lots of stimulation in the outside world that he may not be used to and this may cause him to act outside of his normal behavior. If your dog is always nice to you it does not generally mean he will treat other animals or people that same way. Also, since you will be in a public place, be mindful that other people would like to enjoy their time outside as well. A constantly barking dog will annoy people.
Things like people, kids, other doggies or other animals may prompt your dog to run across streets to get to them. This is very dangerous so to keep him from getting hit by a car always keep him on a leash.
Always bring a poop bag and some wipes in case your dog decides to poop along the way. Nobody likes to see a pile of poop when they are out enjoying their day.
When another dog catches your doggie's eye and you want to approach, you can ask the owner if it is ok for your dog to say hi to his dog. Or you can ask if his dog is friendly. If the owner says yes then you can approach and have them sniff and say hello to each other. A few sniffs should be ok. Do not overstay your welcome. Also keep the leash loose. Tight leashes may signify aggression.
Not all people are dog people. Even if your dog is friendly, people may still be afraid if they are approached by a strange dog. They may react in different ways. Some may stay still, some may run and others might actually kick your dog or throw something to keep him away. Also, people can be allergic so you will need to keep that in mind.
Even the most friendly and socialized of doggies might have their bad mood days so always make sure to monitor him when people approach to pet him. Specially kids. Some dogs do not take to kids well. And not all kids know how to treat dogs well. And some may be too naive to know that they should be wary of strange dogs and will just rush up to pet them. The same goes for other doggies or animals.
When taking your dog out in public, make sure you are able to control him. There are lots of stimulation in the outside world that he may not be used to and this may cause him to act outside of his normal behavior. If your dog is always nice to you it does not generally mean he will treat other animals or people that same way. Also, since you will be in a public place, be mindful that other people would like to enjoy their time outside as well. A constantly barking dog will annoy people.
Things like people, kids, other doggies or other animals may prompt your dog to run across streets to get to them. This is very dangerous so to keep him from getting hit by a car always keep him on a leash.
Always bring a poop bag and some wipes in case your dog decides to poop along the way. Nobody likes to see a pile of poop when they are out enjoying their day.
When another dog catches your doggie's eye and you want to approach, you can ask the owner if it is ok for your dog to say hi to his dog. Or you can ask if his dog is friendly. If the owner says yes then you can approach and have them sniff and say hello to each other. A few sniffs should be ok. Do not overstay your welcome. Also keep the leash loose. Tight leashes may signify aggression.