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Originally Posted by FirstYorkie  Marcerella,
2) Break any prolonged eye contact between Layla and the American Eskimo. Do this by either getting her to focus on you or by stepping in front of her line of sight.
3) Step in between Layla and the AE whenever that dog is walking by yours. Let Layla know that she doesn't need to fight him - you will handle HIM for her. Also make sure she isn't feeling trapped (back against the wall) when he walks by unless you can get between them. It seems to me that Layla is feeling threatened by him. Let your body language tell her that you will run interference for her. |
This is great advice for me and Banks! He got really aggressive at the end of our last puppy class (barking and lunging at the other puppies) and the people were talking while the dogs were just sitting around staring at eachother so I'll have to make sure Banks faces me and/or run interference when he's getting into a staring competition. Thanks for the advice!
