All this stages should be carried out calmly and quietly.
- As soon as your dog shows the slightest reaction to a perceived danger, turn and walk away from the cause. This ensures you are taking the decision making away from your dog, and demonstrating a positive action which benefits both you and your dog.
- Once you are a safe distance from the ‘danger’ carry out the Stop, Start, Change Direction Technique.
- Once you feel happy and in control, and your dog is calm, continue on your walk.
You will find that you get closer to any ‘danger’ before your dog has a reaction to it. Eventually you will be able to walk past potential dangers, calmly with no reaction from your dog.