Dogs, as the most loyal companions of humans, every move of theirs tugs at the heartstrings of their owners. However, when we find that our own dogs are not wary of strangers and easily go with them, that sense of worry and unease surges up instantly. Imagine that on a bustling street, because of a small snack in the hands of a stranger, the dog wags its tail happily and follows the other person without hesitation, gradually walking further and further away. The owner shouts anxiously behind, but gets no response from the dog at all. What a terrifying scene this is! This situation may not only lead to the dog getting lost and being in a dangerous situation but also being taken advantage of by people with ill intentions, bringing unpredictable harm to the dog. Therefore, it is extremely urgent to solve the problem of dogs not being wary of strangers and going with them.
To solve this problem, we must first delve deeply into the reasons behind it. From the perspective of the dog's nature, most of them are friendly by nature and full of curiosity about the world. Especially those dogs that have been carefully cared for since they were young and live in a simple and loving environment, they are used to the kindness of humans and lack the necessary vigilance towards strangers. In their eyes, everyone may be a "good friend" who brings play and snacks. This simple perception makes them easily attracted by the small favors of strangers. For example, some small dog breeds such as Teddy dogs and Bichon Frises have lively and cheerful personalities and a weak defensive mindset towards the outside world. As long as someone calls them warmly and takes out delicious food, they may not be able to resist and run over.
In addition, the dog's social experience and training level also play a key role. If a dog lacks sufficient socialization training during its puppyhood and has not been exposed to a diverse range of people and environments, then it will not know how to respond correctly when facing strangers. Dogs with insufficient socialization training either show excessive timidity and fear or go to the other extreme, being overly enthusiastic and trusting everyone without reservation. And for those dogs that have received inappropriate training or have not undergone any training on refusing food or refusing to follow at all, it is not surprising that they naturally do not know how to refuse the food and calls given by strangers and will go with strangers casually.
When realizing that the dog has this problem, the owner must take active and effective measures to correct it. Strengthening socialization training is a crucial first step. The owner should take the dog to different places more often, such as parks, squares, pet social gatherings, etc., to let them come into contact with all kinds of people, including people of different ages, genders, and dressing styles. During this process, pay attention to observing the dog's reaction. If the dog is too excited and eager to rush towards strangers, the owner should stop it in a gentle but firm tone and at the same time tighten the leash to control the dog by their side. Then, guide the dog to interact with strangers in a polite and appropriate way. For example, let the stranger slowly extend their hand for the dog to sniff. After the dog's emotions are stable, give it some praise and snack rewards. In this way, let the dog learn to remain calm and behave appropriately when coming into contact with strangers.
Carrying out training on refusing food and refusing to follow is also indispensable. In the training of refusing food, the owner can invite a friend whom the dog is not familiar with to help. Let the friend take out delicious food in front of the dog and try to lure the dog. When the dog shows the desire to eat, the owner should immediately issue a serious "No" command and gently tug on the leash to stop the dog's behavior. If the dog can obey the command and restrain its desire for food, the owner should immediately give it a lot of praise and rewards, such as delicious snacks and enthusiastic strokes.
The training of refusing to follow follows a similar principle. The owner and the friend go out together, and the friend calls the dog at an appropriate distance ahead. When the dog wants to run towards the friend, the owner should also issue a "Come back" or "No" command in a timely manner and pull the dog back to their side through the leash. Once the dog returns to the owner's side, give it positive feedback so that the dog understands that obeying the owner's command and staying by the owner's side is the correct behavior. After many times of training, the dog will gradually develop the habit of not casually going with strangers. No matter how strong the external temptation is, they will first listen to the owner's command.
During the entire training process, the owner's patience and perseverance are the keys to success. The dog's learning and change take time and cannot be achieved overnight. Every training session is an opportunity to communicate with the dog and enhance the relationship. The owner should always maintain a gentle but firm attitude. They should not be too strict with the dog, lest the dog develop a fearful mentality and affect the training effect. Nor should they give up easily because the dog does not cooperate for a while. When seeing even a little progress in the dog's training, give affirmation and encouragement in a timely manner so that the dog can feel the owner's love and recognition.
The problem of dogs not being wary of strangers and going with them is indeed worrying. However, as long as the owner takes the trouble to understand the reasons and uses scientific methods to train and guide, they will definitely be able to help the dog correct this bad behavior. Every dog is a unique treasure in the owner's heart, and their safety and health are what the owner cares about most. Through patient training, not only can the dog learn to protect itself and avoid being in danger, but also the trust and tacit understanding between the owner and the dog can be further deepened. One day, when the dog can firmly stay by the owner's side in a complex environment and not be tempted by the allure of strangers, the owner will feel an indescribable sense of relief and pride. This experience of growing together and overcoming difficulties will also become an extremely precious memory between the owner and the dog, making their emotional bond stronger and the time they spend together more beautiful and reassuring.
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