{"id":18701,"date":"2022-03-25T11:04:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:04:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:59","slug":"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I stop my dog from going crazy around other dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_going_crazy_around_other_dogs\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from going crazy around other dogs?\">How do I stop my dog from going crazy around other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_calm_down_around_other_dogs\" title=\"How can I get my dog to calm down around other dogs?\">How can I get my dog to calm down around other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_when_seeing_other_dogs\" title=\"Why does my dog go crazy when seeing other dogs?\">Why does my dog go crazy when seeing other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_freaking_out_around_other_dogs\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from freaking out around other dogs?\">How do I stop my dog from freaking out around other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_so_crazy_around_other_dogs\" title=\"Why does my dog act so crazy around other dogs?\">Why does my dog act so crazy around other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_when_he_sees_other_dogs\" title=\"Why does my dog go crazy when he sees other dogs?\">Why does my dog go crazy when he sees other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#How_do_you_stop_my_dog_from_going_crazy_when_he_sees_another_dog\" title=\"How do you stop my dog from going crazy when he sees another dog?\">How do you stop my dog from going crazy when he sees another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_freak_out_when_seeing_other_dogs\" title=\"Why does my dog freak out when seeing other dogs?\">Why does my dog freak out when seeing other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_when_it_sees_other_dogs\" title=\"Why does my dog go crazy when it sees other dogs?\">Why does my dog go crazy when it sees other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_when_other_dogs_are_around\" title=\"Why does my dog go crazy when other dogs are around?\">Why does my dog go crazy when other dogs are around?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-going-crazy-around-other-dogs\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_be_calm_around_other_dogs\" title=\"How can I get my dog to be calm around other dogs?\">How can I get my dog to be calm around other dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_going_crazy_around_other_dogs\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from going crazy around other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog is uncontrollable about other dogs, there are still several things that you can do to help teach him to be a bit more polite:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t greet other dogs on leash.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid the dog park.  <\/li>\n<li>Find good dog teachers.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog to focus near other dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Use hand targets to interrupt playtime.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_calm_down_around_other_dogs\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to calm down around other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog does react, <b>calmly say nope, block them for a moment with your body, then turn and walk away from the other dog. This creates distance between your dog and the other dog and should help to calm your pup. Try to stay as relaxed as possible when you see a dog or if your dog lunges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_when_seeing_other_dogs\"><\/span>Why does my dog go crazy when seeing other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs that bark and lunge at other dogs are really <b>stressed out by other dogs. They might be scared, aggressive, or overly excited. Seeing another dog without being able to escape, attack, or go say hi is generally upsetting, so the dog barks and lunges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_freaking_out_around_other_dogs\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from freaking out around other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if the other dog is far in the distance, <b>ask your pup to sit, drop or stay.<\/b><b>Then, reward them with a high-value treat. This behavior could also be mitigated by making sure your pup is getting enough mental and physical exercise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_act_so_crazy_around_other_dogs\"><\/span>Why does my dog act so crazy around other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs that bark and lunge at other dogs are really <b>stressed out by other dogs. They might be scared, aggressive, or overly excited. Seeing another dog without being able to escape, attack, or go say hi is generally upsetting, so the dog barks and lunges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_when_he_sees_other_dogs\"><\/span>Why does my dog go crazy when he sees other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can desensitize your dog&#8217;s leash reactivity by <b>praising him and giving him treats any time another dog is in view. You must give the reward after he has noticed the dog, but before he starts reacting, often when the dog is still far away. This will teach him that good things happen when other dogs are around.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_my_dog_from_going_crazy_when_he_sees_another_dog\"><\/span>How do you stop my dog from going crazy when he sees another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you see the other dog from a distance, <b>provide the get it command and give treats, your dog should move behind you to get his treats, this distracts him from the other dog, teaches him a different behavior rather than getting excited, and puts you between the other dog, which is the object of excitement, and <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_freak_out_when_seeing_other_dogs\"><\/span>Why does my dog freak out when seeing other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason most dogs become reactive is down to one of two things: <b>They&#8217;re fearful of other dogs because they had limited experiences of other dogs as a puppy, or have had a particularly negative experience. They bark and lunge towards other dogs to try and make them move away or leave.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_when_it_sees_other_dogs\"><\/span>Why does my dog go crazy when it sees other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog is uncontrollable about other dogs, there are still several things that you can do to help teach him to be a bit more polite:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t greet other dogs on leash.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid the dog park.  <\/li>\n<li>Find good dog teachers.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog to focus near other dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Use hand targets to interrupt playtime.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_go_crazy_when_other_dogs_are_around\"><\/span>Why does my dog go crazy when other dogs are around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog is uncontrollable about other dogs, there are still several things that you can do to help teach him to be a bit more polite:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t greet other dogs on leash.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid the dog park.  <\/li>\n<li>Find good dog teachers.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog to focus near other dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Use hand targets to interrupt playtime.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_be_calm_around_other_dogs\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to be calm around other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common causes of regular reactivity is <b>poor socialization. Socialization is the process of introducing young puppies to other dogs and people so they know how to interact safely with others.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I stop my dog from going crazy around other dogs?How can I get my dog to calm down around other dogs?Why does my dog go crazy when seeing other dogs?How do I stop my dog from freaking out around other dogs?Why does my dog act so crazy around other dogs?Why&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18701"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18701\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}