If You Aren’t Listening, It’s Just A Lecture Blog Category: Blog Around this time last year, I coined a term, and a system I called Conversational Leash Work™. The idea behind this approach to leash handling is to utilize the leash to have an entire conversation with the dog, to guide her through her choices and give feedback about those choices both good and bad in a … [Read more...]
Animal Control Ordinance
SECTION A - DEFINITION OF TERMSTHE FOLLOWING TERMS AS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS ASSIGNED TO THEM IN THIS SECTION:ANIMAL: shall be intended to mean dog and cat.ANIMAL AT LARGE: An animal shall be deemed to be at large whenever said animal is not on the owner’s property or under the immediate physical control of a responsible person capable of physically … [Read more...]
The Best Dog Training Leash Length For Your Dog
Have you ever wondered if a specific dog training leash length works best for a given occasion? If so, then you’re in the right place in this guide; we dive deep into the proper dog training leash length for every occasion! The Different Dog Training Leash Length Traffic Leash: An extremely short leash, usually 2 ft -4 ft in length Standard Leash: This is the standard flat … [Read more...]
Dog banned from Langley off-leash dog park for 'being a dog'
Cameron, a Shetland sheepdog, isn't an aggressive dog.He's not known for fighting other dogs at the dog park, or growling and biting anybody. Rather, Cameron has been banned from Langley's Uplands off-leash dog park for running along the fence and barking at passing cars.Cameron's owner, John Levesque, received the ban from Langley City officials last week, and it's hitting the … [Read more...]
Use Some Restraint: Leash Laws in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Massachusetts and New Hampshire do not have a statewide leash law. Instead, municipalities and other governments make laws related to dog restraint, control, and leashing. However, leashes are required in some areas, and there are a number of other laws related to leashing and tethering dogs. To get a sense of the requirements, take a look at these specifics. Municipal Leash … [Read more...]
Gladstone Regional Council
This list of parks can provide you with information on Council's more popular parks and the facilities that are available at each location. Facilities such as playground equipment, BBQs, natural areas, shelters and picnic areas are free for the public to use on a shared basis and cannot be reserved. Agnes Water Skate Park Springs Road, Agnes Water Parking Male/Female Toilets … [Read more...]
Dog-Dog Aggression On Leash (Reactivity)
Why Dogs Bark and Lunge on Leash Does your dog whine, bark, growl, or lunge when they see another dog while they’re on their leash? This unpleasant but common behavioral problem in dogs can be caused by barrier frustration. From nature’s side, dogs are strongly motivated to greet one another, and on leash, they can’t always do that. Barrier frustration is intense frustration on … [Read more...]
On-Leash Vs Off-Leash Dog Walking
On-leash vs off-leash dog walking, which way to go? Taking your dog out for their regular walks and exercises is one of the crucial tasks a pet parent should never overlook.You can step out with your leashed dog into a busy street or choose to go off-leash in a dog-friendly park.Your choice should be guided by your dog's individual situation and the environment you are taking … [Read more...]
10 Loose-Leash Dog Walking Tips
Walking your dog is important: you both get exercise and mental stimulation — and it's lots of fun! It's a lot less fun if your furry friend drags you the entire way, though. Here are some dog walking tips and strategies to tame even the most excitable wannabe sled dog. 1. Be a Tree One of the best strategies among all dog walking tips is that when your pup pulls the leash … [Read more...]
Dog off-leash area issue to be parked at last
By Jenel Hunt Dog owners of Warwick, prepare to unclip your dogs’ leashes. The Southern Downs Regional Council has finally worked through all the parks suitable for a new dog off-leash area - some more than once - and the final winner has been named Victoria Park at Pratten Street. But the 13 December meeting was not without its moments of doubt and definitely not without … [Read more...]