I have a dachshund/terrier mix, a dachshund and an italian greyhound.
My issue is each of the dogs is fine meeting new dogs when they are by themselves but when I have all three together they go nuts.
I walk them 3 or 4 times a week at the local conservation area and it is almost impossible not to meet other dogs. The amount of racket they make and the jumping and lunging is embarrassing. the IG is the most aggressive and the other two just bark a lot. I have taken them on walks by themselves and they hardly pay attention when meeting another dog. A quick sniff to say hello and they are off.
I really don't have time to walk them individually and they enjoy being with each other on these walks. I would really like to break them of this habit.
I don't think it is an issue of not getting enough out door activity, I have about 6000 sqft of fenced in back yard that the spend at least a couple of hours in each day. I have tried treats but with three it's hard to keep the attention of all three. Reversing direction and walking away just has no impact.
Any hints or suggestions would be appreciated.
My issue is each of the dogs is fine meeting new dogs when they are by themselves but when I have all three together they go nuts.
I walk them 3 or 4 times a week at the local conservation area and it is almost impossible not to meet other dogs. The amount of racket they make and the jumping and lunging is embarrassing. the IG is the most aggressive and the other two just bark a lot. I have taken them on walks by themselves and they hardly pay attention when meeting another dog. A quick sniff to say hello and they are off.
I really don't have time to walk them individually and they enjoy being with each other on these walks. I would really like to break them of this habit.
I don't think it is an issue of not getting enough out door activity, I have about 6000 sqft of fenced in back yard that the spend at least a couple of hours in each day. I have tried treats but with three it's hard to keep the attention of all three. Reversing direction and walking away just has no impact.
Any hints or suggestions would be appreciated.