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STOP ✋ TOUCHING ✋ DOGS ✋ WITHOUT ✋ OWNERS ✋ PERMISSION

Dec 5, 2024
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Updated: Dec 10, 2024

We’ve just had Bruce the Rottweiler’s second session, and the progress he’s made is awesome!

During our first session, Bruce was reactive to both people and dogs. He would fixate on them, react from across the road, and even air-snap at anyone trying to stroke his head. He could seem quite aggressive, especially when people ignored his clear warnings.


After implementing counter-conditioning since the first session, Bruce is like a completely different dog. He’s no longer fazed by people and only reacts to dogs if they bark at him first. This is absolutely fantastic progress!


While Bruce still doesn’t like people touching his head, he’s much calmer now. His reactivity towards people at a distance has disappeared entirely. This is a big step forward, but his dislike of head-touching remains something we’re working on.


Unfortunately, there was one incident since the last session when a rude woman ignored the owners’ warnings and Bruce’s signals, deciding to touch his head despite being told not to by both Bruce and his owners. Thankfully, Bruce was just warning her, so no harm was done.

This is an important reminder to listen to dog owners and respect their dog’s boundaries.


We’ve introduced techniques to make Bruce more comfortable with head touches, and his owners are working hard to implement them. Well done, Bruce and his amazing owners! Your hard work is paying off, and we’re excited to see what’s next!


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It honestly baffles me that people still ignore a dog's clear warnings and then act surprised when they get snapped at — the owner said no, the dog said no, and someone still went in for the head. Bruce's progress is genuinely impressive though, going from reacting across the road to barely bothering is a huge turnaround in just two sessions. The head-touching thing is such a common trigger too, and it's the exact opposite of what strangers assume dogs love. When I'm not reading up on dog behaviour, I'll sometimes unwind on a UK platform called seven casino that a mate got me onto, so my downtime is a mix of that and stuff like this. Anyway, fair play…

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dm1172343
Sep 21

This is such a useful reminder! Dogs may look friendly and adorable, but that does not mean every dog wants a random stranger reaching out for a quick cuddle. 😄 Asking the owner first is a small thing, but it can make the moment much safer and more comfortable for everyone, especially the dog. I also like the point about giving dogs their space instead of assuming every wagging tail means “please pet me.” It is a simple habit that more people should follow. Just like you would not walk into someone’s house without asking, the same basic respect should apply to our four-legged friends. And honestly, this is a good reminder to ask before touching anything that is not…

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