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One of our bomb detecting dog handlers used to have a job issue rope leash*, probably 12mm thick, which he would always carry when the dog was running free (free time, not detecting). If his dog was getting fixated on another dog or any wildlife** he would tell him to leave. If that didn't work and he was close enough he'd throw the leash at his dog or the other dog. It was enough to flick the switch off.
*He would have it tied up like a hangman's knot so it had some mass and didn't whip about.
** Once during the daily early morning search around the Olympic rowing lake at Dorney Alfie, his German Wirehaired Pointer, sprinted away and dived into the lake and caught and killed a bird. Too far away to throw the leash though. I heard from one source it was a grebe but I think a coot was more likely. I suspect we'll never know as both dog and handler are now living on that lovely farm in Wales.
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Funnily enough, I just came back to say that maybe a slip leash you could pop onto Barry and then return him to his owner might be a less violent solution. I know they're what a lot of dog trainers suggest for breaking up dog fights. Plus still involves a bit of neck-oriented dog discipline, which I think is what Barry is in need of. I think the chances of him paying attention to thrown water are minimal.
I do think the chances of the police getting involved in any London dog dispute are very minimal either way.
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I've offered a number of times now to help with some structured desensitisation/training, but the owner shows no interest. I think his preferred outcome is I agree to avoid the park when he's there, but that's just not happening.
Owen is a bit pathetic, I think if I got out an airhorn it would have far more impact on him than the cunt! 😂 Water is an interesting option, might be worth exploring actually.