Does your dog lean sideways on walks?
Have you seen this? The dog is walking so far into the lead at an angle, not in front but to the side, that their body is fighting the laws of physics. Why?
Well, this could be a few things but most commonly it’s down to a natural behaviour called Opposition Reflex.
To keep a safe distance from unfamiliar people and dogs Buddy relied on using aggression to asserting his boundary needs. This is very common when a dog’s polite request for space is ignored /missed – they need to speak louder. Read how this is changing for Buddy
Pulling on walks, jumping on canal barges, behaving overly submissive and over-the-top eager to greet when she spots another dog, and invading her people’s personal space when food is about. Luna needed training!
Streetwise Dogs review – PEGGY SUE the English Bull Dog aggression case
