#leash aggression

[barkmyheadoff]

pigeon pit — cherry

[convenient-plot-device]

I think go ahead then! beat me to death! by pigeon pit is one of the most beautiful love songs every written. Made doubly so by how overwhelmingly platonic it is.

"I'm broken down on the shoulder and you're / on your way within 15 minutes' time / I'm breaking down on your shoulder / I won't pretend that it's the first time" and "We're locked down, getting black-pilled at the hospital / watching them drill a pipeline in your vein / and I'm just there when the horror hits / when nightmare becomes reality / you looked so small, there was nothing that I could do / let's just try to get some food in you"

[human-n0-l0ng3r]

”oh yeah, i’ve been really loving that one album lately. the one with the green cover?”

bro which one

[cosmicvenison]

[elliegoose]

it feels kinda like theft’s the only honest thing left when there’s plenty for everyone

[mercurycoveredcicada]

giddy up boys cus it’s poison for breakfast

[ask-a-vetblr]

I'm considering adopting a puppy and I had a question about his behavior toward my current dog. If you aren't able to answer this that's ok. I had my dog on a leash around him and she barred her teeth at him and he growled and lunged at her. He didnt bite, only mouthed her.I think she was uncomfortable being leashed with him not leashed and felt unable to get her space because of it but I'm not sure. When both dogs were not leashed beforehand they got along fine and I'm wondering if the leash is the trigger because of this and how concerned to be by that? I know ideally both would be leashed when first meeting but he is a stray we think someone dumped nearby and then showed up in my brother's backyard(this happens more often than it should where I live). He seemed to be an extremely gentle dog otherwise but he was very quick to react to her showing teeth. If I do decide to adopt him do you have tips for socializing them safely? Is a quick reaction like what he did normal or something to look deeper into? I believe my dog would grow to like him(shes very friendly with dogs shes familiar with) but I'd like advice for letting her get to know him safely.

gettingvetted here.

It is not uncommon for dogs to be more defensive on a leash than not on a leash. It is actually not considered a good idea for dogs to meet on leashes.

Petshrink here:

Here’s a good starting point for how to introduce 2 dogs https://www.sfspca.org/resource/dog-dog-introductions/

Adding a new dog to a home with a resident dog can be great fun and offers both your family and your dog extra companionship. However, dogs

[galtx]

GALTx eNews: Tips For Resuming Social Hound Walks

Pandemic restrictions are finally lifting and many of us are starting to get out again. Some are taking home bound hounds out to visit people and dogs they haven't seen in a while or taking recently adopted hounds out for the first time. For some hounds, meeting up after a period of isolation will be a bit scary and they may respond negatively at first.

If you're not sure your hound will pick up right where you left off, start out slowly. Visit a location on your own first before meeting up with a group of hounds to give your hound a chance to regain familiarity and confidence in the outside world. Next, try reintroducing your hound to a small group of hounds before getting together with a large group. If you can, tell the other humans attending in advance that your hound needs to take it slowly and to meet dogs individually rather than all at once. Many humans will recognize a red bandanna around a dog's neck or tied to its leash as a warning that the dog needs space. A muzzle often conveys they same message while also offering protection against a bite.

Rather than making introductions nose to nose, let the less comfortable dog start out by sniffing the rear end of a more confident dog. Try to stay in an open area where you all have room to move away from each other. And keep moving. Dogs of all persuasions get to know each other more gracefully and peacefully on a leashed walk with things to sniff and see rather than standing in close proximity where eye contact and body language can trigger misunderstandings.

Please be careful as you return to your new normal, and if you're out moving around, remember to turn on ResQWalk or WoofTrax Walk For A Dog with GALT set as the beneficiary to make your walk help the hounds! Thank you!