My dog gets over-excited and pulls on walks. How to stop it?

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My dog is super excitable whenever she sees any other dog, anywhere in public. It's making it hard to take her anywhere for a walk. She listens well inside our apartment but as soon as another dog (or cat actually) enters the situation she loses her mind and pulls the leash hard (we have the training collar and she will choke but it doesn't stop her). I try restraining her, I've taught her "quiet" and "sit" which she does until she sees an animal. It's like she's possessed. Help? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

This sounds very frustrating for both you and Scout! I would strongly recommend enrolling in some basic obedience/socialisation classes where she can meet various breeds and sizes of dog in a controlled environment and a professional trainer can help you both work through this together. It will take some time and patence but with some extra support it will be possible to achieen improved focus and manners whilst out and about!

My dog gets over-excited and pulls on walks. How to stop it?

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