When walking a dog, both the owner and their beloved dog usually feel relaxed and happy. However, suddenly encountering another person walking a dog can change the atmosphere. At this moment, the two dogs notice each other and rush toward one another. The previously relaxed and pleasant atmosphere instantly becomes tense. Although the owner pulls hard on the leash and continuously gives commands, the dogs can only see, hear, and smell their own kind, and finally, the distance between the two dogs is less than one meter. So, what should owners do and pay attention to when dogs meet?

　　Generally, dogs can resolve issues themselves. After the first stage of hostility, they engage in a game that is part fight and part play. Please note, if a dog has often had contact with other dogs since it was very young, rather than being forced to wear a leash and stay alone on the side, it will not cause much trouble when it meets other dogs. If the other dog does not frequently interact with other dogs, it will gradually be at a disadvantage in this situation, and to end the dispute between the two dogs, the other dog usually accepts the opponent's suggestion, and the two dogs will start playing friendly games. Therefore, as an owner, in similar situations, there is no need to tightly pull the leash in an attempt to separate the two dogs.

　　Small advice: Dogs are naturally social animals, and they need contact with their own kind and humans.

　　From a very young age, let your dog play more with other dogs. The breeds and ages of the dogs it plays with don't matter. Every dog will respect its opponent, whether stronger or weaker. If a puppy is not yet clear on this, it will learn to respect others by fighting with other dogs—these fights can look fierce but are not very serious—and gradually learn respect.

　　If the two dogs cannot resolve the conflict well on their own, the owner should not try to physically separate the dogs, especially when the dogs are large, because the owner's involvement often intensifies the tension. The correct approach for the owner is to continue walking their own path or walk in the opposite direction. If the owner stands next to their dog at this time, it gives the dog the illusion that it should prepare to fight the other dog rather than prepare to play.

　　Only when both dog owners decide to intervene can effective results be achieved. However, please note: do not touch the dog's head, as the dog may hurt people. Dog owners can grasp the dog's hind legs, tail, or fur on its back to pull the dogs apart.

　　Small advice: When walking your dog, do not let it run too far away, and be able to call it back within a certain distance at any time.

　　It is best to always pay attention to the surroundings and immediately call the dog back in case of danger.

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　　What exactly is the function of the leash?

　　First, it establishes a connection between the person and the dog. It tells the puppy whom it should follow. If bought from someone else, through the leash the dog understands who its new owner is and whose commands to obey. By the owner tightening the leash, an inexperienced dog gradually understands that its behavior is not allowed by the owner. In short, the dog learns to obey human commands through the leash.

　　Of course, the ideal situation is that the leash is not only a coercive tool but establishes a positive bond between the person and the dog. If a leashed dog has no choice but to obey the owner's commands, there is practically no invisible intimacy between the dog and the owner. When a leashed dog meets another dog, the leash is both a burden and dangerous: it prevents the disadvantaged dog from showing submission or fleeing.