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Originally Posted by ARCHIE  This is something I have been working on for years! Yes, years.
I even hired a trainer to help. The key is SEE THE OTHER DOG FIRST
but that dosent' always happen. Last night we rounded a corner and
came face to face with a pit puppy, maybe 7-8mos old.
Buddy went crazy and one leg came out of his harness 
It was embarassing to say the least. If I see the dog first I get his
attention with look at me and we get past but if he sees the other
dog first a steak would not stop him from attacking! It's really insane.
I tried treats but when he get's into that zone there's nothing I can do
but drag him down the street and curse under my breath.  |
This why I use the clicker, it distracts them long enough to snap them out of whatever their first response is. I click it and say watch me. It makes them turn and look right at me so I can then decide how to proceed. Depending on the dog and the owner that may be approaching, If they have good control over their dog we will proceed, if not I can pick them up or cross the street, but it is my choice not theirs. When they get frantic, it is important to make a noise that will snap them out of it long enough for them to refocus on what you want them to do.