No More Worries on Walks with Their Two Shiba Inus

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Just over two months ago I visited two gorgeous Shiba Inus, Shoko and Azuki

How did the couple turn stressful walks into something they could enjoy again?

Amongst other problems Azuki was very fearful when out on walks – of loud traffic, anything unusual and most particularly of approaching people. He would lunge and bark. His humans were not enjoying walks.

We developed a plan that combined management, training and behaviour work – most particularly with Azuki out on walks, working with him by himself.

Life now is a lot easier. I received this email today: “I actually enjoy walking the dogs now! The baby gate has made a big difference, it’s so much calmer in our house. Energy and excitement levels stay much more steady! Much less jumping up happening too – which is great. Because I’m not concerned about them knocking over my nephew like I was before they can interact a bit more which helps them learn more about kids too”.

NB: For the sake of the story and for confidentiality also, this isn’t a complete report. If you listen to ‘other people’ or find instructions on the internet or TV that are not tailored to your own dog, you can do more harm than good. Stories are up to date at time of writing, each one with permission.  
Theo Stewart – dog behaviourist helping dog owners helping their dogs through understanding.  I can help you too