School For The Dogs Podcast

This is a rebroadcast of Episode 29, which originally aired on 10/15/18. As much as we want our dogs to be social beings, the sad fact is that city streets are not an ideal place for leashed dogs to socialize. The close confines of the sidewalk can keep dogs from having enough space to greet each other properly, and leashes too often can become uncomfortably taught, leading a dog to think that even just the sight of another dog predicts yanking and choking.Like this podcast? Support it by leaving a 5-star review on iTunes, telling your friends, shopping in our online store, or signing up for Annie's mailing list. Learn more about School For The Dogs at SchoolForTheDogs.com. This episode addresses:-Avoiding other dogs on the street-Using the presence of other dogs on leash as a cue for your dog to pay attention to you-Providing your dog with appropriate off-leash socialization opportunities-Choosing which dogs you might let your dog greet-Helping your dog greet other dogs naturally and appropriately ... and mo