Comments on: How to Walk a Dog With a High Prey Drive https://www.k9ofmine.com/walking-dog-with-high-prey-drive/ Your Dog Care Resource For a Healthier, Happier Canine! Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:17:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ben Team https://www.k9ofmine.com/walking-dog-with-high-prey-drive/#comment-4286776 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:44:24 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=2028326#comment-4286776 In reply to Deborah Graham.

Hey there, Deborah.
Have you started implementing any of the tips Gem provided (working on counter-conditioning, rewarding good manners, tiring her out a bit before walks, etc.)? That’s where we’d recommend starting.
It may take some time to get some traction, but you should be able to calm her down during walks with some practice and persistence. And until then, use some of the management techniques Gem lays out.
Best of luck!

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By: Deborah Graham https://www.k9ofmine.com/walking-dog-with-high-prey-drive/#comment-4285967 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:16:10 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=2028326#comment-4285967 I have an american bulldog. She is 7 months old, weighs 34 kilos. Walks are OK. She is strong but controllable, until she sees a bird or a fox or cat. She will pull so hard she knocks me off my feet. I love her so much, so any advice would be great.

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By: Ben Team https://www.k9ofmine.com/walking-dog-with-high-prey-drive/#comment-4199915 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:35:22 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=2028326#comment-4199915 In reply to Alice Stening.

Interesting idea, Alice! Thanks for sharing.
🙂

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By: Alice Stening https://www.k9ofmine.com/walking-dog-with-high-prey-drive/#comment-4199816 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:16:09 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=2028326#comment-4199816 My Bully X olde English bulldogge has a strong prey drive around cats. I purchased a life size realistic fake cat on amazon and we practice walking past it in the streets and the garden with lots of treats and clicker, slowly closing the distance. Practicing in a controlled and safe environment with props definitely works and prepares us for the real thing

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By: Martha https://www.k9ofmine.com/walking-dog-with-high-prey-drive/#comment-2057622 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:17:23 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=2028326#comment-2057622 In reply to Carol Brooks.

I think the jumping is inciting the prey drive. The erratic and unpredictable behavior does incite prey drive. She seems to be ok until the little dog, Ditto, jumps around, inciting her prey drive; for you to stop a puppy from jumping around is nearly impossible and likely you don’t want to do that. The only way I see to solve this is to keep them separate in their own crates, and to have her on a tight leash when around the puppy. Might have to use the muzzle also as a precaution. Continue to work with her while using the caveats I have suggested. I’d also be sure to crate them both at the same time. The puppy needs crate training, so as hard as it might be, I’d also crate her to stop her circling and running around the puppy’s crate. I’d use treats when she doesn’t act on her prey drive, and teach her commands to stop any threatening behavior. The word No! Should suffice. Most important: Just as she says to keep the dog and cat separate when not supervised, I’d keep the puppy safe and separate when they aren’t supervised. Terriers bark and act erratic at times, so I would keep them separate even when supervised. Someone more experienced than I might be able to offer more options.

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