Cues to Teach Your Dog to Avoid Approaching Dogs

May 30, 2026

Cues to Teach Your Dog to Avoid Approaching Dogs

Picture this: You’re walking your dog and suddenly, another dog is rushing towards you—something your dog is not prepared for. Dogs don’t always need to greet other dogs when out on walks. You don’t want to encourage on-leash greetings that aren’t natural for your dog and could lead to or exacerbate reactivity.

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