Blaze (16 month old, intact male) does not seem to like other dogs he is fine with our older dog Bing and a friends dog (whos female) who he sees everyday but other dogs end up with him growling and trying to dive at them - any suggestions for me to stop this behaviour will be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance

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Yeah, you're dealing with a circle of reaction that must be managed. By pumping high value treats into his gut, you can gradually change his base reaction to other dogs. The trick is to start shoving bacon in his mouth the split second he reacts to another dog. Whether it's 20 feet away or 7 meters, your goal is to get his attention on the reward you have waiting. It does take time and you must be mindful not to push the distance too far too fast. Over time, he will start looking to you first for a reward and this must be heavily rewarded. You want to show him that you are in control of encounters with other dogs. Most problems with our dogs can be managed through classical conditioning and a gradual change in instinctive reactions.

thanks for the help guys will look in2 takin treats out on walks with me and getting him 2 sit if a dogs coming past us