What is Reddit's opinion of PET CORRECTOR Dog Trainer, 200ml. Stops Barking, Jumping Up, Place Avoidance, Food Stealing, Dog Fights & Attacks. Help stop unwanted dog behavior. Easy to use, safe, humane and effective.?

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We use this pet corrector spray for training – it's basically canned air with a special nozzle on it that makes a loud noise. It's not harmful at all (don't point it at the dog), it just makes a noise that's usually enough to snap our dog out of whatever hyper focused state she's in.

Anyways, since we've used it for a while, our dog is pretty used to it and understands it as a cue to back up and refocus. And since we usually carry it with us, we've resorted to using it when off-leash dogs come running up to us.. It's usually enough to startle the other dog and they run away. Might be worth giving that a shot.

I know other commenters have mentioned it but I figured I'd post the link in case it helps someone. In addition to most of the things mentioned, we always carry this "pet corrector" spray can on us while we're out. We train with it (I know it's aversive tool, but it works for us so please don't crucify me) and I've used it plenty of times on other unleashed dogs as they approach. I don't spray it toward them, just downward, but it makes a loud enough noise to typically scare the other dog away.

Again, not a perfect solution and it doesn't always work, but it can't hurt to have another tool in your belt for when the situation inevitably arises.

NTA but your dad is for kicking a dog, wtf. Animal abuse is a felony.

Maybe carry along this product next time? You can also look up YouTube videos on training reactive behavior in dogs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051GO5WM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G638ZZCXC79QF01Z1V3A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I got pet corrector spray and hand to God it stopped the incessant puppy nipping immediately. Do not spray in puppy's face. It is the noise that works. Amazon.com has it. Pet Corrector Spray for Dogs 200ml- Dog Training and Correction Spray to Stop Barking, Prevent Unwanted Behaviors and Obedience Issues, Non Shock, Humane, Safe, Effective Deterrent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051GO5WM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_SGW4EXYMDMK6ETFJZE5A

Once you use it, you can also mimic the noise it makes if you find yourself without it.

Hee biting was bad too. She was tearing up my hands. Oh, and gets lots of appropriate things for pup to chew on. That helps.

I can't stand irresponsible owners like this couple. It might be a good idea to carry this around in lieu of kicking a dog. It works really well at repelling them, and its just a burst of air.

https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Pet-Corrector-Spray/dp/B0051GO5WM

Here it is. I'm pretty sure this is what I've used before. It's essentially compressed air. You don't aim it at the dog. It imitates like a cat's warning hiss but isn't super loud.

Hey there - this is super frustrating. I understand because it happens to us all the time. Good for you for understanding your dog and having a muzzle. And for realizing that stress levels need to be reset. Some other considerations:

1. If you can, I would avoid the area where this off leash dog was moving forward. I highly doubt this other person understands and will start leashing their dog.
2. This is hard because the terrier came out of nowhere, and you probably already do this, but just saying.... My fiance and I have overcome our awkwardness and now calmly, loudly, and clearly declare "Can you please leash your dog. My dog doesn't like other dogs." Other owner almost ALWAYS says back "oh, its ok, my dog just loves to greet other dogs! (with a smile)" To keep it respectful and to the point we respond "That's OK, my dog does not like other dogs"
3. Check out getting this pet corrector for your walks. It is just a canister of pressurized air. We have not used it once, but it kind of puts our minds at ease having it with us. If you are in a bad situation and the other dog won't relent, we would loudly say "I have a pet corrector and I'm going to use it on your dog" before blasting it to scare away the other dog.
4. You did the right thing by immediately going home. I believe that doing that ensures that your dog continues to build trust with you and understands that you have its best interest and took it to a safe place after an encounter.

Good luck! Super frustrating

>Does anyone have any recommendations about deterring aggressive dogs like this that aren't well trained? Would really like to paint in peace.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Company-of-Animals-AP/dp/B0051GO5WM

It's not a spray, it's produces a very loud noise. Stops them in their tracks. Saved my dog from a mauling from an out-of-control pit bull type once.

So it works by emitting, “... a hiss of compressed gas (which is completely safe for animals) to interrupt a dog’s unwanted behavior. The noise is similar to the hiss warning sound made by a cat or snake, alerting him to the danger.”

Here’s an Amazon link.

Nine weeks- wow! I got my little psycho (he’s almost three and has mellowed out considerably, thankfully) at 12 weeks. Isn’t it amazing how these precious, cuddly little babies are actually cold blooded monsters? I seriously spent my whole life fixated on wanting a dog, and it took maybe two hours before I realized I was in way over my head.

The bitter apple spray, like you mentioned, is supposedly a deterrent for things you don’t want the pup to chew. Given his propensity to chew everything- clip boards, floor moldings, area rugs, the fig tree, ME- I definitely tried it on whatever I could think of, and went through a couple of bottles. I found that initially it was effective, but you need to respray it frequently, and eventually the pup’s will to chew was greater than his aversion to the taste.

I’m also a believer in positive reinforcement training, and it’s really hard for me to subject my dog to anything unpleasant. From what I read about the product that ultimately worked for me, it’s not supposed to be detrimental to the dog. But to be perfectly honest, and this is probably not a super popular perspective, after trying literally everything else and really being at the end of my rope, I think whatever temporary trauma it may have caused the dog was worth it.

Again though, your pup is still a few weeks younger than mine was when I rescued him, and I had a good six months at least of trying more conventional methods to curb the biting.

Sorry for the novel, just wanted to give you as much information as I could. Puppies are hard.

By the way I don't know if you have ever heard of Pet Corrector. I carry it in case of unleashed dogs. I haven't had to use it yet, but I've seen it break up a scuffle at the dog park.

https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Pet-Corrector-Spray/dp/B0051GO5WM

https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Pet-Corrector-Spray/dp/B0051GO5WM

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Have you spoken with the apartment's management? If not I would try that first. I'm not sure if you could give animal control a call; I feel like since the owner is nearby they would probably get their dog indoors before AC could show up and cite them with a ticket for an off leash dog.

This sucks because while the little dog is of course relatively harmless to your dog, it is likely 'nurturing' more dog reactivity in your dog which of course you don't want. Part of me wants to say "just kick the dog every time it approaches you" but of course no one wants to do that. I mean, you might want to buy some pepper spray and just start spraying this dog every time it approaches you. If you don't want to get that hardcore you could also try this: https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Pet-Corrector-Spray/dp/B0051GO5WM

Basically it is compressed air that releases a very loud hissing noise. The risk using that is that it might also scare your dog, but it would be a little less physically harmful to the little dog.

You could try using a Pet Corrector when the dog barks at you. It makes a loud, startling noise. Most dogs dislike it and are startled out of their incessant barking when they hear it.