[nagdu] guide dogs and other moving animals

[Criminal Justice Major]

Hi, Hannah,
Advice I can give like others have given similar ones is that as soon as Pricess spots other small animals like squirls or chimpmunks scurrying abount, immediately stop and drop your harness handle while tightly keeping the leash in your hand.
Have her sit for a few minutes and then try to walk again.
If that behavior starts up again as Julie J mentioned, turn around and go back a few steps to try again.
Next part will require some obedience exercises in the hopes that will regain her focus.
I've had to use the above methods with Odie plenty of times when he's been distracted really bad on occasions.
Thankfully, he doesn't have anything to do with other smaller animals listed above.
If the problem keeps consisting, then it's time to place a call into Pilot.
Hope this helps.
Bibi, husband Dale and son Odie
medical alert service dog
the happy spirited bounty labra wolf