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How to correct a dog that rushes when going out

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Miller
If you want to correct your dog's rushing when going out, you must first identify the reasons for the dog's rushing. If it is because the dog is very excited and wants to go out quickly, it needs to be corrected by wearing a leash on the dog from an early age, reducing the dog's excitement, and allowing the dog to conduct accompanying training. If it is because the dog feels that it can control the owner, then it needs to be corrected by controlling the dog's walking speed. Only if the owner is determined not to be controlled by the dog can the dog's charging behavior be stopped. However, you must also remember not to hit your dog, otherwise it will cause great harm to the dog's psychology.

1. Wear a leash on your dog from an early age

If a dog rushes outside, it may be caused by the owner not using a leash on the dog since he was a child. Therefore, the owner needs to educate the dog from the moment he brings it home, and put the leash on it every time it goes out, so that it can get used to it, and then it will naturally get rid of the problem of rushing. If the dog is unwilling to wear the leash, then don't take it out. After punishing it in this way a few times, the dog will be willing to cooperate with wearing the leash.

2. Reduce the dog’s excitement

Dogs are generally very excited when they go out. If not controlled, they can easily lose their minds and behave aggressively. Therefore, if the dog behaves aggressively after opening the door, you need to immediately and resolutely pull it with the leash, scold it loudly, and tell it that this is not okay, and then take it out until the dog's mood is stable. , so that it won’t explode when going out.

3. Control the dog’s walking speed

As a dog owner, you must remember that when taking your dog out, you must control the speed of the dog's walking. You must lead the dog for a walk or walk side by side with the dog to let the dog know that the owner is in a dominant position. Remember not to let the dog walk in front, otherwise the dog will mistakenly think that it is the leader, causing it to be out of control and cause a rush.

4. Let the dog carry out accompanying training

If your dog is extremely excited every time he goes out, it may be because he lacks self-control and will rush out. In this regard, the owner needs to let the dog go through training and teach the dog to calm down. Once the dog is found to have aggressive behavior,, tighten the leash immediately so the dog will stop.

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