Episode #2.13 - When Off-Leash Dogs Rush Your Dog: Force-Free, Expert Advice for Calm Walks

You are out enjoying a peaceful walk when suddenly an off-leash dog comes racing towards you. The owner shouts, “It’s okay, they’re friendly,” but your dog is panicking, your heart is racing, and your progress feels at risk.In this episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, I am Jamie Watkinson-Harvey, certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant at Pawfect Training Academy, and I share practical, force-free strategies to handle these stressful encounters calmly and confidently.🐾 We cover:• How to spot off-leash dogs early and predict potential problems• Using the environment to create space and safety• How to block an approaching dog without escalating tension• What to say to owners who fail to recall their dogs• How to protect your dog and prevent training setbacksWhether this happens regularly or occasionally, these steps will help you stay calm, protect your dog and keep your walks positive.🌐 Learn more at www.pta.dog📩 Email: [email protected]📱 Call or WhatsApp: 01761 206 056📸 Instagram: @PTA_Dog❤️ Like, share and subscribe for weekly expert advice on kind, science-based, force-free training.#DogTraining #ReactiveDogs #ForceFreeTraining #DogReactivity #DogWalks #LeashTraining #DogBehaviour #PTADog #DogSafety #OffLeashDogs #FearFreePets #PawsAndPawsitivity #PositiveReinforcement #ResponsibleDogOwnership #StressFreeDogTrainingAudio Credit:Journey by Roa | https://roa-music.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/