I'd also suggest watching the "Dog Whisper", Ceasar Milan on the Discovery Channel. Amazing fellow - no tricks, just knowledgeable dog psychology. Ceasar will point out that you only reinforce positive behaviors.
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beverly said:
I'm in the middle of reading his book and learning much about dogs that is contrary to what I thought. Don't praise the dog after he is aggressive and then friendly. I can imagine that you are getting a little anxious watching his behavior and that only reinforces his behavior. And it probably is not a good idea for him to be out on the trail in front of you. You have to be the "calm, assertive leader". Easier said than done!
Just wanna give another thumb up to the show
Dog Whisperer, I recommend it to all my dog-lover friends. Although I do not currently live with dogs, but growing up we always have them in our family.
I never have any problem hiking with or running into dogs on the trail, I love seeing them enjoying the nature. But I have once get annoy by a dog of a guy who I hiked with, the dog kept stepping on my snowshoes to avoid the snow, drove me crazy