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#158 Off Leash Dog Approaching? Do This (Stop Dog Attacks)
Description
An off leash dog is sprinting toward you and your dog. Do you know what to do? Most owners panic, freeze, or hope for the best. In this episode, we break down exactly how to handle an off leash dog approaching — in the moment, with the right tools, and for the long term.
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What You'll Learn:
✅ How to read dog body language: friendly vs. about to attack
✅ What tools to carry to stop an off leash dog encounter
✅ Whether you can legally use pepper spray to protect your dog
✅ What to say to an owner with an off leash dog approaching
✅ How to build reliable recall that holds up under real distraction
✅ How to break up a dog fight safely without getting bitten
Dealing with off leash dogs on walks is scary — especially if your dog is reactive or you've already had a bad encounter. Knowing how to protect your leashed dog, what deterrents actually work, and how to proof your dog's recall can make the difference between a close call and a real attack.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
- 00:00 – Why off leash dog encounters are getting more dangerous
- 03:19 – How to read dog body language: friendly vs. threat
- 04:54 – What to do when a loose dog approaches your dog on a walk
- 06:21 – Should you pick up your small dog when a loose dog runs up?
- 07:33 – Best tools to carry to stop an off leash dog attack
- 08:50 – Can you use pepper spray on a dog that attacks your dog?
- 11:00 – What to say to owner with off leash dog approaching
- 12:12 – Off leash dog etiquette and your legal rights on walks (Host covers neighborhood etiquette and handling owner negligence)
- 12:35 – Long line training: the foundation for reliable off leash control
- 13:16 – E collar recall training for high prey drive dogs
- 13:40 – Breed-specific recall tips: Husky, Shepherd, Lab, and more (Host addresses proofing the recall under extreme distraction for all types of dogs)
- 14:31 – How to break up a dog fight safely without getting bit
- 18:55 – Next steps: building a dog that's safe anywhere
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