How To Stop An Off Leash Dog(AVOID BEING ATTACKED!!)

"its ok! hes friendly..." my response would be " Well mine isnt!!"

Great video! "Don't worry, he's friendly" is seriously one of the most spoken lies in this country. One response that worked for me was getting our Aussie behind me and really loudly yelling "no" in my full-deep, I really mean it voice. I had the advantage of time as the dog was coming across a soccer field, and I am not a small man, but still it worked.

I had a high-anxiety fear-aggressive dog that used to attack high-energy dogs. I used this same "stand in front of the dog" method (my behaviourist taught me this) for years. I always did the intimidating body posture and voice thing. Worked every time, thankfully. My dog and I did this so many times together, it was so cute to see him just fall in line with it and RELAX. To see him relax was one of the best experiences of my life. Knowing that I helped him.

Thank you for these suggestions! I have a young GSD, does well on leash but VERY dog reactve...while at the park (leash required) a lady walking toward me with big Labrador off leash yells "don't worry, he is friendly!" - he comes charging up to my dog and she went crazy - my GSD is a rescue - besides being mistreated by people she had been attacked by another dog - her yelps of pure fear attracted the attention of other walkers who tried to help the women catch and control her dog, it was awful. I worked hours building the confidence in my little girl to trust I would keep her safe, this experience set us back. Please, please, please....even if your dog is good with other dogs...never allow it to approach another dog without owner approval.

Great video. I have been charged three times in the last seven days. My dog is shy of approaching dogs. When I explained to our cities animal control officer she made me feel victim shamed for putting myself and my dog in the way of the other dogs.

Perfect! This is one of my biggest fears when I'm walking my dog. My dog is dog reactive. The last thing I want is for her to get terrified and get aggressively defensive. It could be the tipping point for her and she might never be unafraid of dogs again. But I know that, being the one with the big German Shepherd, I'll be the one blamed for the encounter.

Thank you for sharing this! I have been to scared to walk my dog in our neighborhood due to this, but now I have a clip and feel more confident going out!

I kicked an off lead kelpie the second time it went for my terrier (also off lead). This caused its female owner to hit me (a large male). Now I was already in fight or flight mode and I had a sudden impulse that I’ve never had before to hit her back. Thankfully I didn’t, but I’m not proud of the horrible verbal abuse I gave her. These situations can cause aggression in people as much as dogs. Need to prepare myself not to get into fight mode when protecting my dog.

Thank you for posting this! Luckily, I had done a lot of research before our incident. But I'm here to back these methods, because I've been in a couple situations where these methods were necessary! It works, be confident and always educate yourself❤ sh*t happens, be ready and present👍🏻

Nothing smooth or good about the situation period. It happens lighting fast and you have 3 concerns to contend with all wrapped up in a moment. First, your dogs. Second the charging dog and get ready for #3..The Owner ! Oh and BTW, the attacking dog is still loose while you deal with the aggressive owner. Count on the owner next, because the mentality is there. Believe me, the owner knows about their dogs aggressive behavior, and the leash laws etc.. They know and don't care. They don't care about you. Your dogs or even their own dog(s). Laws, nothing.. So be prepared for that HELL ! Remember this. Dogs are a reflection of their Owners. Just like children are a reflection of their parents. The raising and the training. Both accounts ! So if you have an aggressive dog charging or attacking you. Know the Owner is trouble as well.. Double Trouble !

I can tell you for a fact that even a small dogs bite hurts. I been through it many times and stepping in front of my dog and using loud commands to stop have worked ever time except once. The time it didn’t work it happened to fast and 2 dogs were on mine before I knew it. Both the loose dogs had collars and I was able to grab them. I did injury my wrists but was able to stop the attack. The 2 owners were useless and until I stopped it they didn’t even try to help. Plan , plan, plan or you will be sorry. Carry pepper spray or a dazer 2 type until. Most dog owners are totally unprepared for what will certainly happen eventually. I was, but not anymore.

So grateful for this video. I have two small terriers that I walk and a large aggressive dog charged us a few months ago, I had enough time to pick up my dogs and luckily my yelling stopped him but it was terrifying. These are my first small dogs as I've always had large shepherds pit bulls and mixes and I knew if they were attacked they would survive it but these little ones wouldn't. I'll be using your method!!

Great video! I've been in this situation before and it's infuriating! Thanks for the fantastic content as always!

Thank you for this! My dog is not usually dog friendly. One time when I took her for a walk there was a pit that i see occasionally loose. My dog and this other dog circled each other. Fur was raised on both dogs. I was so worried it would turn into a fight. I just started yelling shoo! What’s worse is the owners were watching from the window and thought it was funny. Luckily the other dog found something more interesting across the street.

This seriously needs to be a PSA

Love the carabiner method!

Just today I caused a charging pitbull to retreat when I discharged my teaser, the sound and the spark scares them. I got my dog use to the teaser sound and trained him to stand beside me when I discharge it. The backup is pepper spray! Both were suggested by a police friend. A spike collar is great protection for your dog as well! Here in Southern California so many people get putbull dogs and fail to train them! There are lots of dog attacks and dogs getting lose from their yards! Do not take a risk, have many back up plans. Different defensive things work but not all work on all dogs! The Pepper spray is a blessing to have when all else fail! Report all encounters so that future dangers might be prevented! Honestly my teaser by teaser made in USA has been the best tool and can be used against 2 legged threats as well!

Very informative video. Thank you!

I walk dogs in south philly and off-leash dogs are the biggest problem I face regularly. It is so frustrating that people think it is okay to do and act like they are dog experts while doing it. Perfect example of the Dunning-Kruger effect. Someone actually died a few blocks from my house because they asked someone to leash their dog and the guy punched him so hard that he fell over and smashed his head on a rock

These are great tips for protection, thank you.