Your dog is seeing the other dog as a threat. Or she is trying to protect you.
My 7 year old still does this. I try to go at night so there aren't any dogs around. I haven't done anything to try to fix it but i think it is something they can grow out of if they are taught the right way.
I probably won't be of much help but i've been able to get my dog to bark less but stopping her while we are walking, crouch down and tell her a firm NO and hold her mouth shut (as best i can) to signal no barking. Let the dog pass and keep going. Once in a while the other dog walker will bring their dog over to greet, it's almost like they are curious and once they know, they won't bark. But my dog sometimes still freaks out when the other dog comes close. Who knows! |