How do you ask someone to leave their dog at home?
“We would love to have you visit! I want to make sure you know that our house isn’t pet-friendly, so please leave your dog or cat at home. Thanks!” I wonder if this person is a good friend or a new acquaintance.
How do you stop a dog from being aggressive to strangers?
Put your dog on a leash, with a head halter or well-fitting collar to help control his movements and prevent the dog from attacking your assistant. Slowly, have your stranger approach your dog. When the dog shows signs of fear or aggression, have your assistant stop and wait. Wait until the dog relaxes.
How do you tell a guest you don’t like their dog?
If you or someone in your home have allergies or a fear of dogs, firmly let your guests know that you are sorry, but Scooby is going to need to stay outside or go home. Explain your reason, keeping in mind that no matter what you actually say, they may hear it as you saying that you don’t like their “baby,” which may cause some hurt feelings.
How do you train a dog to stay away from guests?
Reinforcing all training commands, especially “stay” “down” and “no”. Reinforcing training helps keep the owner in control of their pet. Focusing on commands that will be important around guests will help the dog remember its manners and exhibit proper behavior when guests visit. Leashing the dog when a guest arrives.
How do you deal with a dog-hating neighbor?
If you have a problem with my dog, you let me know and I will deal with it.” Don’t wait for a response. Just deliver the message and move on. You might think that for your dog-hating neighbor, the first two steps are a waste of time, but there is one reason this is not true.
How do you get a dog to accept a guest?
Very territorial dogs may do best when guests are initially greeted outside in a neutral area. Then the guest can enter the home and get settled, and after a minute or two the dog and owner can go inside. When the dog sees the guest is already part of the territory, dominance issues may be diminished.