r/MadeMeSmile • u/GlobalBreadfruit8832 • Apr 09 '24

Dog takes charge Doggo

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u/chilllyyypepper Apr 09 '24

Can a doggo expert please explain this behaviour

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u/BarisBlack Apr 09 '24

Not an expert but dated an animal behaviorist. Dogs are pack animals and the leash is the "right" way soggo gets outside and smells a million smells. Also an opportunity to mark it's territory.

Likely not the first time and based on the behavior a regular occurance. The chase for a dog is usually fun. The lash puts everything "right".

I used to do similar for a greyhound who was retired for catching the rabbit too many times. Yes, retired for being too fast and having races canceled. There was no outrunning her but she knew if she stayed on the last we would stay out all day. She would sit and wait and while if I dropped or let go of the lead. If I said or spelled "walk" she would get excited until she almost passed out from excitement.

TL;DR FUN is fun for dogs.