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  1. NESS&NACHO

    Dog Routines?

    At the same time. The little one is no problem at all. As long as he has his ball he is happy. If he loses his ball he’ll chase after birds. When we go running he just follows us. He’s the easiest dog I’ve ever had.
  2. NESS&NACHO

    Dog Routines?

    Thank you so much for all of your answers. Indeed, he is a totally different dog on the morning walks. I have decided simply not to take him out after dark anymore and either take them for a second walk around 3 or 4 or do the mental stimulation. This is what I was doing before: an hour or 2...
  3. NESS&NACHO

    Dog Routines?

    I took them running around 5,30pm tonight and it was a bit of a nightmare. I believe it is because Nacho is also "switched on" to wildlife. I am trying various different options to try and find the perfect routine. The first time, before all of the reactivity and problems started, I took them to...
  4. NESS&NACHO

    Dog Routines?

    Hello to all, Some of you may already know me from my REACTIVE DOG post a few weeks ago. In summary, I have recently moved to London with my 2 dogs and have found it to be a bit of a nightmare concerning walking in the park (just around the corner from my house) and barking in the garden, etc...
  5. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    Unfortunately I do not know which neighbours have put in the complaint as the letting agency was contacted by an agency (not sure what kind of agency). I was offered no information. I do wish the neighbours had come to me directly though.
  6. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    I think the first thing I would do is to get in touch with the letting agency and thank them for contacting you. Say you really want to resolve the problem and have arranged for a behaviourist to come round. But I would also say that you only let the dogs into the garden for short periods and...
  7. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    So I have an update on my reactive beast. We have now been walking with his muzzle on and also the NO DOGS coat and it has been very successful. People stay clear away from us now in the park and of course I feel a lot more relaxed about taking him out into the public. Just this morning I was on...
  8. NESS&NACHO

    A Dog-Walking Altercation

    I must agree with Ari on this one. I have just posted about my reactive dog attacking another dog. Mine was on lead and the other dog was off lead and ran up to us. Had the same reaction from the owner: “your dog needs a muzzle”. I always try to avoid dogs in the park and never let my reactive...
  9. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    So day 3 of muzzle training. He still sees it as yay treats but when I tried to latch it up he started pawing at it. Am I doing something wrong or simply he needs more time? Found a very good time to walk them with not many people at all in the park, but I am still a bit anxious, which I know...
  10. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    Thank you so much for this wonderful message. I do know it will take time, and I know that I will have off days with frustration and sadness and other days where I feel we have made good progress. It’s nice to know there is a place I can talk about these things without judgment. Speaking of...
  11. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    Lovely! Thank you! Yes I would rather go slow too. This morning I was extra vigilant as the park is usually busy at the weekend. Made everyone absolutely sure of my body language: turning around when seeing other dogs, visibly reeling in the lead so they would see me, getting him to sit when...
  12. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    How long was the process in total? I received the muzzle this morning and gave him some chicken through the muzzle but I haven’t yet put the strap on. I thought I would do some more this afternoon as well but I’m not sure when to attempt latching it up. At the moment he totally associates the...
  13. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    He's a bit gorgeous, BTW (your dog I mean, not Ari_RR:D). Do you know what breed/cross he is? Thank you! He is a mix: the vet seems to think he has short haired pointer in him. Indeed the long lead was working wonders for me: also a 30ft lead which I reel in when we see other dogs. I had...
  14. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    Thank you both for your messages. I appreciate the input. When we first moved here he actually walked off lead most of the time until I got abused by a man who was scared of him. He was only trying to play but I understood that not all owners want to be approached by a big scary dog. That's when...
  15. NESS&NACHO

    Reactive, unpredictable dog, please help

    Hello lovely people, I am currently looking for some fellow support as this morning I had a very upsetting walk with my dog Nacho. He is 7 years and grew up in Mexico. I recently brought him over to the UK as I decided to relocate to London. His sole role in Mexico was to protect and hunt...
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