I have adopted a 5 year old Rat Terrier. She has been with us almost a year. She is very loving and a well minded dog while in the house. She will sit, lay down and stay on request as long as we are indoors. The problem: When we walk she gets very excited and pulls on her leash if she sees another dog or person. I have tried to calm her, but I cannot find a way to get her to calm down. I can control her more easily when we are alone however I have another small dog that I need to walk as well. He is very well behaved and heels perfectly until she starts barking and then I have two dogs going crazy. What can I do to help calm her?
Good Morning and welcome to Just answer. I am Dr. Loretta, a licensed veterinarian and I am happy to answer your question.
This is a common behavior because they get excited. Purchase a DAP Collar (Dog Appeasement Pheromone) at the pet store. This is a canine pheromone that acts as a calming agent and will decrease anxiety. then carry a coke can with pennies in it and when Piper starts this behavior, shake the can loudly and say a string NO! This diverts her attention to you and if you are consistent with this training technique, she will calm down knowing this is not appropriate behavior.....does that make sense?
I have adopted a 5 year old Rat Terrier from a friend who could not longer care for her. I have two other small dogs. They get along fine. Piper is well behaved in the house and will sit, stay and lay down unpon request. She will bark as
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Hi Cynthia. I did not get your response and I am not sure if you got my answer...here it is again and then let me know if you have other questions.....This is a common behavior because they get excited. Purchase a DAP Collar (Dog Appeasement Pheromone) at the pet store. This is a canine pheromone that acts as a calming agent and will decrease anxiety. then carry a coke can with pennies in it and when Piper starts this behavior, shake the can loudly and say a string NO! This diverts her attention to you and if you are consistent with this training technique, she will calm down knowing this is not appropriate behavior.....does that make sense?