Dogs change their behavior according to the energy they are picking up from the other dogs. different dogs, different energy. As long as they are being friendly and getting to know each other, I would not interfere. if she is a little unsure, and you pick her up, you are rewarding that behavior.
They also read your energy and if you are unsure, they pick up on that too. You must remain calm and have positive energy at all times, especially when they are in a stressful situation. They count on you to be the pack leader, and if you get nervlous, they know it. A pack leader is always confident and in control. |