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when dogs meet for the first time

when dogs meet for the first time

More popular breeds. Step five: meeting at home. Once you and your child know Be a Tree and all the rules for greeting on-leash dogs, you can confidently and safely greet any new dog you encounter. Camille Ward, PhD, studied greetings at a dog park excluding the initial entries, which often involved a mob scene amongst 52 dogs and found that they were surprisingly brief — typically six to eight seconds, with dogs going their separate ways after this fleeting interaction. Hobbies and Crafts Crafts Drawing Games. Here's what you'll need to get started: One person per dog foot nylon or leather leashes will give you the most control avoid retractable leashes A spacious, neutral area preferably outdoors for the introduction to take place to avoid territorial behaviors and allow plenty of distance between the dogs High-value treats like cheese or hot dogs cut into small pieces. Allow the Dogs to Interact Off-Leash If you feel comfortable with how the dogs are interacting, return to an enclosed area, drop the leashes, and allow them to interact.

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