How to Approach a Dog Safely

Is it safe to approach another dog? How can you tell? Our ULVH trainers show you a few simple tips on reading a dog's body language to know--safe or not safe.

[@satyamdwivedi9456]

I hope this video removes my dog phobia

[@ic236]

How is it now?

[@Listening_Books12345]

The pointer at the end was so cute, poor girl was spooked ❤

[@aztroboi08]

Definitely gonna end up snatching riley 😍😍😍

[@UnionLakeVeterinary]

He's indeed a sweetheart.

[@alexkennedy9600]

I thought u meant the trainer

[@DelilahZoe]

FINALLY!! You did a terrific video!! This is soooo helpful. I studied the charts, but I wanted a real life example. This is perfect because it included a quiz. A++++. I'm on my way to basic dog body language comprehension. God bless.

[@nexuskawuku5904]

The best comment ever man

[@syoon4851]

I'm making a short video clip about how to approach a dog, in Korean. I've been looking for some references on youtube and your video was so helpful. Thank you for great clip!

[@doyeonkim6742]

You're leaving yourself open to potential racial bias, bro

[@fondalogston2772]

Was looking for a perfect video for my Kindergarten and 1st Grade Daisies working on a Girl Scout Badge! This is perfect, thank you so much for the quiz part of the video especially loved it!

[@ananyasrividya2329]

This video is perfect! I’ve watched plenty of other ones but none of them are as clear as this. Great job!

[@VikramSingh-nc7ql]

Thank You. Although I've discovered that dogs love me by default, I now know how to approach properly. This was very helpful.

[@samuelmatheis]

hahaha the third dog gives such an intense statement like in a cartoon hahaha

[@evercuriousmichelle]

Thank you for the real life examples!! So helpful!

[@ObamacareMishra]

thanks for this video, I found it really useful and so will most of the viewers.

[@paigeb7214]

Thanks for this video!!!

[@Nahinfi09]

Inaccurate instructions : Got my hand bit off by a bear

[@sacr3]

You must have missed the tail, gotta watch the tail

[@VoiceOfValidity]

@@sacr3 the ears too, same thing happened to me with a mountain lion, I lost my arm but managed to get away.

[@iam_izzi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 gold

[@soup3764]

Nahin Lynx 😂

[@HD-vc8xp]

Thank you!

[@Mmmtruk]

thank u for examples

[@PattiBTito]

Awesome! Thanks!!

[@sweetyjones1756]

Well this was helpful and I want Riley lol : )

[@UnionLakeVeterinary]

I don't blame you--he's an adorable fellow!

[@AndersonCrusoe]

watched in 2018. found it really helpful.

[@chloecoenen3233]

This video is SO good!

[@boringgrass]

really like your case studies

[@lucfxgambitgaming7494]

This video deserves more views

[@michaeltacoronte]

Cool vid and great help here!

[@umamaheswarnakka6810]

SHARED GOOD KNOWLEDGE, INSPIRING

[@AnaS-of8ri]

I just came across your video to help ease my dog phobie and I'd love to see a video of you to show how we as humans should act in the presence of a dog or howot react when entering a home with a dog

[@lapidations]

LVL 1 test, dog has cut ears, mini stub tail and you can't see his eyes.

[@rich-qk7dc]

Let the dog come to you

[@WhosAGoodDogue]

- Sometimes it's _extremely_ hard to gauge a dogs demeanor when they display cropped ears _and_ a docked tail. The Bouvier des Flandres at the start of the video would have had me second guessing, and I speak as a Rottweiler owner that has a dog with a docked tail. You stated that a dog with a fast wagging tail should be approached with caution. Well, that is fine with a dog with a _full_ tail, but again, a dog with a docked tail (as in My Rottie and your Bouvier), the short stump seems to wag and wiggle at an increased rate - so what would be a normal, slow, graceful wag with a full tail, once docked, turns into a fast wag - and thus appearing (by what you've said) to be a warning sign (to the untrained eye). I don't see how you can use a dog with cropped ears that never move to give an indication of forward/backwards, or the fact that it has it's tail docked, as a dog to use as an example. If a dog like this is coming towards you in a park, of leash, then even I would be very cautious.

[@kariboo5201]

Awww I used to own a bouvier. They are sooo cute! That particular bouvier looked eager to me. I noticed the tail wagged to the left and excited energy which would have been my indicator that they were friendly. I read somewhere that a tail wag to the left usually equals friendliness. A slow tail wag to the right usually means they may have negative feelings associated with you, but they are not going to challenge you. When they are wagging it very rapidly to the right, it is a sign of aggression. If you aren't sure, then I would probably just leave the dog alone altogether.

[@shaoqp]

Sofia is so babyyyyy

[@Sidedlist]

I’m a cat guy and I just came across a dog and I wanted to pet it but it was not allowing me thank you for the info hopefully now I know how to approach a dog thank you

[@JT-rk8ix]

Aww Sophia is so cute

[@itsyaboiherman]

I wanna pet Sophie 🥺🥺🥺

[@christosmitsiopoulos3857]

Cool vid!

[@DougHinVA]

The dog owner does NOT know their dog better than a reasonably alert and skilled dog handler. Most dog owners cannot even control a dog on leash. Pay attention to that. You do NOT need to pet a dog and it is NOT your dog. Simply leave the dog alone and do not stare at it. That is the kindest thing for the dog; stop thinking about what YOU want. The dog is not yours, so leave it alone.

[@DougHinVA]

sacr3.... everything in the world 'depends'. professional rehabbers of biting dogs tell us the same thing: leave another person's dog alone. MOST people walking a dog do not know how since a very small % of owners ever take the dog all the way through even one obedience class. 'what if' games have no value to the real world... leave a stranger's dog alone and no harm will be done. it's not our dog and we do not need to handle it. it belongs to the stranger.

[@diemeng1200]

That wasn't the point though, the point was that the viewer, as a stranger, not a professional dog handler, does not know the dog better than the owner, so your comment is pointless.

[@mmmmmlemons]

What a strange reactionary comment. I work with dogs and find a lot of them love to meet people when out walking. It can be a lovely encounter for the dog and the people involved.

[@KC_Lake]

A dog who never gets to engage with strangers is not going to be well socialised, the same as if they never got to meet new dogs. If you know what to look for when greeting a new dog there shouldn't be an issue. A dog who isn't used to meeting new people could end up having issues around strangers, such as people visiting their home. So no - greeting new dogs isn't a bad thing at all.

[@selmatlemsani2789]

HI, can you do a video or give advice about how to approach a group of stray dogs in order to feed them. there's this group of 7 or 8 dogs roaming around my school and with the quarantine current situation, there's no one there to feed them. I drove by the other day and their behavior has changed; when I almost stopped the car most of them came barking towards me. I would like to go there to feed them but I don't know how to approach them all at once

[@tyrroo]

Great examples of dog body language! But why is Riley's harness wrapped around his chest and legs like that, is it upside down?

[@UnionLakeVeterinary]

tyrroo It is a no pull harness.

[@syckindahead]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@bishalbishwakarma6368]

Dog lover❤️

[@jkasaunder228]

All of the dogs were very much approachable, but at different paces. Dog number 1 was easy mode, I would say dog number 2 would have calmed down almost straight away after a bit of time. Dog number 3 seems like she has lost trust with people in the past and likely will be the more difficult dog to approach. Reminds me of my past Belgian shepherd, We got as a rescue, we know she was beaten by a guy who wore a hat before we got her. She hated anyone who wore a hat.

[@naverich4603]

The way the third dog acted just broke my heart :/ that's not how a dog with good previous interactions with humans act :/ so sad

[@nellorchronicles377]

I have an adopted cat who hates shoes. Like if your wearing shoes he will run away and if he sees you putting them on he watches you intently. We know he was abused in some way as he had to have his leg remove due to a gunshot wound but this thing with shoes makes me wonder.

[@zacharybrooks4169]

Everyone like this vid. It's the most comprehensive video on the topic that I've seen.

[@elvafong3591]

When my daughter came over to my house to stay for a few days, we asked her to walk the dog on a leash and everything seemed ok. Then, one day when my daughter and I were sitting on the couch talking, the dog came into the room, sniffed me and then walked over to my daughter sniffed her and attacked her. I noticed the same behavior when my husband, my uncle, and my nephew were standing and talking in our house. The dog came over sniffed my husband, then sniffed my uncle whom the dog knew already, and then sniffed my nephew and attacked my nephew. What do you think caused this behavior and how can we prevent it so that my daughter and nephew can come over and visit?

[@warondogs8199]

This behavior was caused by the fact that dogs are bullies: they attack the smallest, weakest and most vulnerable person in the room, for the same reason human bullies attack the weak, because they know they have a better chance of winning. What you can do to prevent this behavior is to get rid of the dog. Your daughter and nephew will be very happy that you have prioritized their safety over your desire to "own" a predatorial family member. Get rid of it and care about your child and nephew, like a mother should.

[@NO-tz8qt]

What breed is Reilly?

[@panagiotisgeorgantopoulos6650]

What is riley s breed name

[@StraightEdgeHeathen]

Jeez, my dog is named Reilly and he reacts exactly the same way to strangers.

[@jerkingofwar]

u both look cute

[@thejbo777]

kingofwar rebecca is cutiest

[@crewchef1]

A lot I didn't know. I love dogs but I think they sense I'm a little uncomfortable. Can they?

[@UnionLakeVeterinary]

Yes, your anxiety can be sensed by them, Pete.

[@mariusmiron110]

I instantly started laughing uncontrollably when I read ur name and saw the profile pic...those Schweaty Balls 😂😂😂

[@jsmariani4180]

I need a video on how to deal with a dog off leash that approaches you.

[@yair3210]

I just had an uncomfortable situation. I approached a dog off leash and he barked at me and could attack me. Is it more dangerous to approach an off leash dog?

[@elvafong3591]

While walking my dog, a man wanted to approach my dog and he held out his hand. My dog did not come to him. We saw the man on and off for several weeks during our walks and the man did the same thing.However, today when the man held out his hand , the dog did not respond, the man started to walk away, the dog snapped at the man's pant leg? Is this because the dog thought the man was in the dog's personal space? Is this because the movement of the man so close to to the dog threatened the dog? Why do you think this happened? What can we do so that man can pet the dog?

[@sarahinsf]

@Elva Fong -- I am not a dog trainer, but I see you also posted a comment on this video that your dog has attacked your daughter and nephew. With that record, it seems strange that you would want to encourage strangers to pet your dog! Your family and neighbors would be better served by you and your dog undergoing training to curb their aggression.

[@user-wu4mx9mh8z]

00:20 to 00:35

[@timgreen2426]

How to get bit in face: pet strange dog on chest.

[@Aryanthakur-yt9bc]

3:33 someday or the other i have to meet him i can't be like your dog doesn't like me I'm not gonna meet you because of him.

[@contemplore]

I just noticed the hand is a paw with a duster and chalk😅

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

Can you Blink at a dog like you would a cat?

[@sriramdevadi7557]

this is not how to approach a dog this is should you approach a dog. There is no how as to approach it. There's only if you should approach or not.

[@ciarand2823]

You're a potential threat, and you've just entered their space, it's on you to identify yourself and show that you're not a threat. 9 dogs out of 10 can be charmed within a matter of minutes, it's that 10th dog you need to know when you're not getting anywhere with it and just abort.

[@PRubin-rh4sr]

bruh I'd approach all of them