Staying safe around playing dogs

[carmel lowry]

Joey is good on recall now and we can let him off lead to romp around at his own speed. When we

meet other dogs the running games start which is great for the dogs but I am wondering how can

I train him to give us a wider berth !  I had a golden labrador who was wonderful never jumped up on people but who managed to break my ankle, she ran back and did not stop in time, I got a brake and dislocation that required surgery.  The result was when my leg was better I never wanted to be the one to take her out off lead. I now lightening is unlikely to strike twice but Joey ran back yesterday at back full speed between my legs nearly taking me out.  Any suggestions on how you can train dog to respect human personal space !!   

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

I don't know why it is, but they seem to like to romp right at your feet! I just try to stand by something for stability or get up on a step while the action is going on. 

[carmel lowry]

Thanks, he caught me off guard yesterday coming like a steam train, obviously saw day light and went for it !

[F, Calla & Luca]

I don't worry about either one of my two running toward me. But when they start to wrestle I head for a chair, tree or post. They really scare me then.

[carmel lowry]

 The two dogs were running side by side but instead of going around Joey decided to go through me, will have to keep my eye on him in future, he just gets so carried away with the game.  I don't fancy another trip to ER. Once was enough...  

[F, Calla & Luca]

More than enough.

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

If they're not looking where they're going... you have to be the one watching :p 

They get too caught up in games sometimes to look where they're going.  Luna has slammed into park swings and trees running full tilt if she's looking at a friend instead of looking where she's going.

[Pat and Traveler]

Aaarrrgggg....very timely!  My daughter's big dog just slammed into my leg yesterday and I'm limping.  Hate this--it seems to just give out sometimes!  I know there's nothing broken, but it's really annoying!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh NO! I'm so sorry, Pat.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Me too. I keep telling the dogs no one will take care of them if they bowl me over.

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

I'm so sorry, Pat... hope you're feeling back to normal soon!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Pat, so sorry! Heal fast!!

[Pat and Traveler]

Thank you.  :)  Advil is my friend, and caution is my (new) game around running dogs.