So Hollie met 2 dogs that haven't been socialised or trained very well (different times) and they really frightened her one pinned her to the floor and we had to wrestle him off, owner said sorry he is just a pup at 9 months, that's all good and well but common sense tells you to train or keep on the lead.....like we have too. she now has become weary off other dogs even ones she knows and shy's away how can we change this for her???? I'm going to meet up with some friends who I know their dogs are friendly and hope I can counteract the bad....is this the right way Cheers
Re: Other nasty dogs Unfortunately however well we socialize our dogs, some owners wont have done so. Great idea to socialize with the friendly dogs.
Re: Other nasty dogs It is horrible when they get pinned down and aren't happy ;( I always know when Harley's not happy as her hackles go up and she yelps and bares her teeth. She does play rough with our neighbours lab - they are exactly the same age and have known each other from the day next door brought him home. They pin each other down, but stop as soon as the other shows any sign of not being happy Hopefully Hollie will have a good experience with your friend's dogs and will help her going forward x
Re: Other nasty dogs We had an older dog come to our dog training class. Our class is teenager dogs working to bronze award so well socialised and pretty good mannered. This lovely Dalmatian had been attacked and had a really nasty wound. She came to hang out and meet some nice dogs. Our trainer handled it really well and the dog was not stressed and relaxed over the class to even join in..and show us up as she was very well behaved. Perhaps you could try that ? Emma.
Re: Other nasty dogs Hi Esther, I'm so sorry this happened to Hollie it's so awful for you both. My dog Hattie is 7 years old and was attacked today for the second time in 3 months by the same dog :'( I have arranged to walk tomorrow with a friend and her friendly Doberman that Hattie knows well and plays with so I am hoping this will help her overcome what happened today. You are doing the right thing walking with friendly dogs which will help Hollie xx
Re: Other nasty dogs Sorry to hear that, Helen Holliesmum, socialising with the friendly dogs is a great idea. Another thing you can do it give Hollie a treat every time you see another dog coming - that means that the appearance of another dog will mean a treat is coming. That can help her to associate other dogs with something nice, rather than something scary.
Re: Other nasty dogs The familiar line of "Oh he's only a puppy, he wouldn't hurt your dog / he's only playing". Is infuriating! Try not to let your apprehension show on future walks and definitely do walks with dogs you know
Re: Other nasty dogs I find bailey responds well to friendly dogs and behaved with better manners! Maybe the treat idea whenever you see another dog? How awful for you x
