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Week 12 Ask Leighton LIVE Show that goes into more depth…Lunging can be a significant issue in dogs. It is also a serious indicator in the moments before a bite. Keep yourself, your dog, and others around you safer by recognizing the signs and symptoms of lunging and how to prevent it.What causes lunging?Lunging can be divided into two main areas:
Territorial lungingThis is far more serious, as the end result is generally someone or something gets hurt. Dogs that are territorial are generally stressed or fear driven. They see another animal or human approaching as a threat. When dogs feel threatened, they either “flight, freeze or fight”. In this case, the “fight” triggers the lunge. These dogs are generally unhappy, and they displace this through aggression or reactive behavior.
Happy lunging
Chased-based lungingDogs that are triggered by bikes, people running, other dogs or skateboards, will often lunge in an attempt to chase the subject (object or animal). Most of these are simply displaying a chase response. They are not intending to harm the subject. I often say, its like the dog that chases the bicycle and then doesn’t know what to do when it catches it. Signs and symptoms of lunging
Note: WAGGING DOES NOT PROMISE A FRIENDLY INTERRACTION BETWEEN DOGS. To put it simply, a dog’s tail wagging indicates a willingness to engage, but does not necessarily determine whether the engagement will be positive or negative. ModellingOccasionally, dogs will “model” after one another.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
WHAT IF I CANNOT TREAT MY DOG, HOW DO I TRANSITION FROM FOOD REWARDS TO TOY REWARDS?
my dog gets defensive while walkingAnything on a walk with your dog is a potential trigger for lunging. This includes bikes, cars, and pedestrians.
CONCLUSIONDogs who lunge are stressful for everyone! The most important thing to remember is to chill out, don’t stress, and give you and your dog a chance to succeed before the dog gets into trouble.
Need help with your dog?Schedule a call or call now at 480.595.6700.Why does my dog leap at my face?Usually the motivation for the jumping up behavior is to greet people. Many dogs like to greet “face to face,” like they do with their canine counterparts. Some people, however, find this objectionable. Dogs that jump up can also cause injury or scare the visitor.
How do I train my dog not to lunge at my face?WHAT CAN WE DO?. Put your dog into a sit position BEFORE the dog engaging in the distraction. ... . Use positive distractions like a favorite treat or toy to redirect your dog's attention back to you. ... . Reward the dog for doing the right thing (not lunging).. |