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Comment by NYC Pet Nanny on May 11, 2013 at 2:34pm

Attention Astoria Dog Lovers!

Are you against the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores? (puppy mill dogs)

A new pet store just opened on 23rd avenue "Lovely Pupsy" and many members of the community are ready and willing to protest and stop the sale of dogs in Astoria. Please join us if you support this cause:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/605719582773951/

Comment by Sharls M. on February 8, 2013 at 3:51pm

Does anyone need a dog carrier/crate? Im on 23rd Ave/41st. $10, beer or a high five its yours.

Comment by Howard Wu on August 24, 2012 at 8:36pm

Hey Kimberly- is your little one interested in treats outside when there are no dogs around? Will he sit on command? You might end up having to be on the lookout for other dogs BEFORE he sees them, so you can put him into a sit and then start rewarding/treating with several treats and get him occupied first as he becomes vaguely aware of the other dog passing. However, it is not easy and I highly sympathize. Actually, I think meeting with a good positive reinforcement dog trainer is a great idea!

Comment by Wendy DeSarno on August 24, 2012 at 8:11pm

Hi Kimberly! It's pretty common for dogs to become reactive at the sight of another dog. It can be because your dog is fearful, frustrated, or a combination of the two. Pia has the right idea by using high value treats (or people food) as a way to change your pooches feelings and behavior when he sees another dog. It can be trickier than it sounds, though, since you have to carefully negotiate the distance your are from the other dog, as well as other factors. I'd be more than happy to meet with you to go over all the nuances. Feel free to email me if you'd like at Wendy@GoodtotheBoneNYC.com.

Thanks for the recommendation, Pia!! :) 

Comment by Pia Jayatilake on August 24, 2012 at 7:43pm

If you would like to vent this with a real dog trainer I can highly recommend Wendy DeSarno with good to the bone. She's here in Astoria and have classes at jumping bulldog and also does private sessions to if needed.

Comment by Pia Jayatilake on August 24, 2012 at 7:41pm

Kimberly, is there any treat that has a real high value for him? Maybe try to have pices of chicken or something else really extra special for him. And try to start giving him the tats as soon as you see the other dog even if hasn't seen it yet.

Comment by kimberly dbr on August 24, 2012 at 7:32pm

Thanks, people!  Pia, I tried the treat thing today, but he is not interested in treats (or toys) at all while we are out on a walk.  Howard, that is good advice.  I usually just pick him up and attempt to cover his eyes, which is probably not helping either.

Comment by Howard Wu on August 24, 2012 at 11:38am

I second Pia's suggestion and would add that one should never yank, yell at, or "alpha roll" your dog when seeing another dog, even if your dog is acting like a jerk with barking, lunging and growling. To do so, would only re-enforce that seeing another dog results in punishment, so then they "up the ante" next time, because they don't want to see that dog even more, since seeing a dog results in punishment.

Comment by Pia Jayatilake on August 24, 2012 at 1:06am

Kimberly dbr, start bringing treats with you and as soon as you see another dog give your dog treats and if he barks stop giving treats. Hopefully this will make him realize that meeting other dogs will result in treats if he's not barking.

Comment by kimberly dbr on August 24, 2012 at 12:56am

My yorkie now barks his head off at every single dog he sees on the sidewalk.  This is making it impossible to walk him.  Suggestions?  If he has barked at your dog, I am so sorry.  It's his only flaw; he is such an angel otherwise.  Sigh.

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