This is mostly here for my own reference, since I want to try it out and see if it will help Justice with her Dumb.
Find a bench to sit on or a place to stand where dogs are likely to pass by, on-leash with their owners, about 25 feet away. (Adjust this distance depending on the sensitivity of your dog.) Urban walking paths and the parking lots of veterinary clinics and doggie daycares are good options. As soon as you’re certain your dog has noticed the other dog, grab several delicious meaty treats out of your pocket or bait bag and generously feed your dog. Stop feeding as soon as the other dog is out of sight or far enough away that your dog is no longer concerned. Do this for 20 – 30 minutes, several times a week. Every time your dog looks at another dog, become an automatic treat dispenser. Turn off the flow of food when the other dog is gone.
Within a few weeks, this exercise will create a new response in your dog. The sight of another dog will cause him to turn to you in expectation of treats rather than to lunge to the end of the leash. Without the resulting frustration and explosive barking, your dog actually may be able to hear and respond to your cue to “Sit” or “Heel.”
delicious meaty treats! omg wantz!
Uh, sure. They’re in a ziplock bag in my room. Tastes like chicken! (Well, so the bag says.) :D