@@Michael-j7n9m entirely depends on the situation and who it is. If we are on a path or pavement mine are at heel and will largely be told to ignore another dog and walk on. But there is a high chance it’s someone I meet most days so I’m happy as long as they are happy for the dogs to mix. There is the odd person or dog that I know is freaked out at the pack walking towards them so I act accordingly. But most people I meet where I go are appreciative of how well behaved mine are and want to talk to them. For training etc I know where to go where there isn’t likely to be anyone.
@@Michael-j7n9m don’t you react by pulling the lead tighter or talking in a stressed voice, the dog will read your reactions. Depending on age it sounds like it hasn’t been socialised enough, if still a young pup it’s natural. My pup hasn’t seen enough dogs and sometimes reacts like a clown. We simply don’t see many dogs. Again depending on age go sit somewhere busy and let the dog see other dogs, bite the bullet kinda thing, it’s what I need to do also!
How many times a day did you walk your puppy when he was 13 weeks? We have a 13 week old springer and try to walk him 3 times a day giving him lots of different experiences
Pretty much the same, if I didn’t/ don’t manage the middle walk I’ll take him out in the garden for 10 minutes to do a wee drill or two. Mental stimulation for a spaniel is as good for them as exercise. Mine is 5 months, he gets 25/30 first thing with the whole team, early afternoon 20 mins then before bed 10/15, I am lucky to have a big garden so I does get general messing about time as well . Just don’t over do is the key, hard not to I know😂
If were to meet another dog on your walk how would you and they react?
@@Michael-j7n9m entirely depends on the situation and who it is. If we are on a path or pavement mine are at heel and will largely be told to ignore another dog and walk on. But there is a high chance it’s someone I meet most days so I’m happy as long as they are happy for the dogs to mix. There is the odd person or dog that I know is freaked out at the pack walking towards them so I act accordingly. But most people I meet where I go are appreciative of how well behaved mine are and want to talk to them. For training etc I know where to go where there isn’t likely to be anyone.
Any tips for me when we come across other dogs, young one gets very excited and scatty when he sees another dog and won’t settle after
@@Michael-j7n9m don’t you react by pulling the lead tighter or talking in a stressed voice, the dog will read your reactions. Depending on age it sounds like it hasn’t been socialised enough, if still a young pup it’s natural. My pup hasn’t seen enough dogs and sometimes reacts like a clown. We simply don’t see many dogs. Again depending on age go sit somewhere busy and let the dog see other dogs, bite the bullet kinda thing, it’s what I need to do also!
He’s 2 1/2 years,wouldn’t say he wants to play but he certainly goes scatty brain
How many times a day did you walk your puppy when he was 13 weeks? We have a 13 week old springer and try to walk him 3 times a day giving him lots of different experiences
Pretty much the same, if I didn’t/ don’t manage the middle walk I’ll take him out in the garden for 10 minutes to do a wee drill or two. Mental stimulation for a spaniel is as good for them as exercise.
Mine is 5 months, he gets 25/30 first thing with the whole team, early afternoon 20 mins then before bed 10/15, I am lucky to have a big garden so I does get general messing about time as well .
Just don’t over do is the key, hard not to I know😂
Thank you that's really helpful, love your videos