My dog doesn't like other dogs?
I first got my dog (American Pitbull Mastiff) about a year ago at the age of 8 months and I was told (and seen) that he doesnt like other dogs no matter the type, but is super fine with humans. I've looked all over for possibly a place that could teach him how to accept other dogs but I cant seem to find one around SoCal. Any suggestion with seeking profesional help?
How could anyone not like dogs?
I don’t like dogs. I don’t mean that I feel negatively about dogs. It’s more like the absence of “like” than the presence of “dislike”.I’m okay with dogs. They’re cute and I like to pet them. They’re quite fun to have around, but I would rather not own a dog. I much prefer a cat.People who like dogs don’t understand this, but the characteristics of dogs that make you like them might be the exact same characteristics other people find annoying.Yes, dogs love you, they jump in your face every time you go home as if you were lost for years, they are very attached to you, they like to play and go for walks, they try to do everything for you.Those are the reasons I choose not to have a dog. I don’t want to have to worry about my pet when I go out for half a day. I don’t want to have to worry about my pet destroying the sofa because it’s been a long day and I’m tired I don’t want to walk it but it has no other way to spend energy. I don’t want to go home after school and have a loud animal excitedly begging for my attention when all I want is a shower, a nap, and silence. I don’t want to wash a muddy disgusting animal who just played in the mud because I didn’t stop it because it looked so happy doing it. I don’t want to have to teach my pet where to go do 1 and 2.Dogs are troublesome. They need lots of things. They need lots of you, and I’m not willing to invest that amount of time and emotional worrying over my pet.I love my cat and I’m sure she likes me too. I know it when I come home and she meows once as I walk by and blink at me. I love it when I come home tired and we can go straight to cuddling on the sofa without the “OH MY GOD WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN I THOUGHT YOU LEFT ME I MISS YOU SO MUCH” phase dogs go through when their owners come home. I love it when we sit together watching the rain, enjoying each other’s presence.A dog is a pet. A child. A cat is a sensible roommate. A sibling your age.
My dog does not chase lasers like other dogs. Does it have any problems?
My dogs don’t. They don’t give handshakes, don’t come when I call, sometimes won’t stop barking, and refuse to do any trick that i teach them. It doesn’t mean that they aren’t smart. They know how to defend the owner from intruders. They understand the difference between friends and enemies.Your dog is perfectly normal. The problem is this Instagram-worthy world we are living in. You see a couple of videos where pets are doing all kinds of tricks and you think that they are so smart.Each dog is different and just because it won’t play with you or do any trick, doesn’t mean it loves you less. Don’t go by the outsiders’ perception and make your dog suffer by putting him through unnecessary ‘obedience’ trainings. It’s not required.
Why does my dog not let other dogs smell its rear?
I don’t know if your dog is male or female, or spayed or neutered.Your dog is probably not well-socialized to other dogs, and feels intimidated by their attention.If the other dogs back off, or turn away and let your dog look at them first, it may help.Getting your dog into safe places to meet with other dogs, like a daycare that accepts only altered dogs, and has hands-on supervision, will help your dog build confidence.If you dog is not already altered, getting that done can help, because hormones add tension to any situation. They just do.You can help by laughing, being very relaxed, and telling your dog it’s not a big deal. Don’t try to force your dog, but also, feel free to ask the other dogs to back off.Sometimes, rarely, if your dog has sore or impacted anal glands, it is sensitive about that area. So you may want to have your vet check, just to be sure.
My new dog drinks out of my other dogs Water Bowl. Is this OK?
delila is establishing her dominance over daffney. it starts with "owning" her food. as long as the dogs show NO aggression, then its fine. try moving the bowls a distance apart too, or you may need to feed daffney in another area if she doesnt get enough food to eat. if delilah were my dog, i would redirect her to her own bowl just so she cant be more dominant over daffney-but thats what ive always done. keep in mind, ALL dogs in a household will establish a "pecking order" or there will be one alpha dog, then the others fall behind them. this IS normal!! it also helps the dogs learn their "place" in the chain, and it actually keeps them from being confused and scared and worried about where they belong. just watch for aggression-there may be none at all. but if there is, be prepared to feed them on opposite ends of the room, and be in there monitoring to make sure they both eat.
What can I do about my dog who suddenly doesn't like other dogs?
Rule number one: Don't punish displays of aggression. I know right now you're just giving her a 'no', but you may start to get more frustrated over time (especially if she gets worse) and be tempted to escalate to full on punishment so it's important to keep this rule in mind. Punishing growling/barking only suppresses the growling/barking, it doesn't cure the underlying aggression. Growling and barking are a warning to other animals and people to stay away - you suppress them, and eventually your dog may appear to 'snap' and suddenly launch a full out attack. A growling dog, venting its feelings, is far better than a dog silently getting more and more stressed til it just can't hold it back.Right, that said, you are in an okay place right now. Your dog isn't the victim of a traumatic attack, or a poorly socialised animal that is positively terrified, she's just an angst ridden teenager. You might want to look into desensitisation and counterconditioning, two methods commonly used successfully on dogs that have far more serious aggression/fear issues than yours! The basic premise is to teach the dog that something that it has previously feared/been stressed about, is actually a source of pleasant experiences. Using these methods now before your dog's responses have got any more severe, might be really helpful in nipping this in the bud.More detailed info on these methods can be found Here:https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/v...With examples of how it's done (by the late Dr Sophia Yin, a big name in the animal training world) here:And here:
My dog loves people but hates other dogs?
Hello, Dogs function in a "pack" situation. He has not been socialized properly with other animals. He is also trying more than likely to protect you and his status. After all look at the dogs point of view " this human belongs to me" . I am guessing that you feel that you can not change this behavior . This is not true... You need to establish yourself as the ALPA in the pack.... and that he needs to follow your direction. He will more than likely try to comply once he understands your request and you are consistent. Take a short leash and attach it to his collar . Pick a command and a certain tone.... such as word no or stop or sit. every time the dog tries to become aggressive pull on the leash and give the command. ( do not pull hard enough to hurt him but let him understand that you do not approve of his behavior) Be consistent....Any time your dog may come in contact with another animal use the short leash even inside your home. ... good luck