Firstly I'm switching back to the "gentle leader". The greyhound rescue folks originally had him on this type of leader instead of the Martindale collar. I was a bit surprised at this because they also said he walks with you pretty well and doesn't tug on the leash. I think they had him on this because with the gentle leader you can quickly and easily pull his head to the side. There were a few dog encounters we had earlier where I did this and the result was far less stressful.
I also picked up a can of "Spray Shield" which is supposed to be a pain free way to deter aggressive dogs. I should be able to use this on a loose dog or Kassa as the case may warrant.
Lastly I have initiated contact through Dogs & Kat. The rescue group had a pamphlet of hers with the reading material. I hope she can recommend some program to help socialize Kassa better. Jennifer over at neversaynever greyhounds earlier recommended that I have Kassa be a fly on the wall in a dog training program. This would help him become more comfortable with other breeds.
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Hey I understand your frustration. Dogs that cannot be called away from distractions do not need to be off leash.
But a friendly Newfie would be perfect for Kassa to meet with a muzzle on. Really let him smell the fur and correct him if you need to.
Thanks! The next time I see the other owner I may suggest it. They may be a bit hesitant though as our last transaction was not exactly quick :)
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