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Happy Monday! Does your dog wear a harness?
If so, what do they think of their harness being put on?
If your dog responds to their harness by:
- Zooming around
- Biting your hand
- Cowering
- Hiding
- Freezing
Then it's likely they just don't like it being put on very much!
Most dogs that I see have one of these stress responses, and there is something you can do to change that around - BUT it takes daily training and time to work on!
Here is a video I took of a deaf puppy learning all about a harness with the aim to build good associations from the start. As you can see, instead of putting the harness straight over the head, I used food to lure the puppy through the head piece. This helps to save your hands from being nipped and helps to make a good experience!
What's your dog's response at the harness being put on?
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Happy Monday! Does your dog wear a harness?
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