How to desensitise your dog to birds
- Expose your puppy to as many birds as possible in a controlled manner (on a leash), on the beach etc.
- Immediately correct your dog’s interest in a bird with a ‘bad dog’ growl (use a low voice), followed immediately with the words ‘good dog’ (normal voice), and give lots of treats and praise for looking away.
- Always have a drawcard such as a favourite toy to draw them back with if they do start heading away.
Start early, be consistent and you will achieve great pack leadership