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Originally Posted by gracielove  Sometimes the signals a dog lets off are subtle enough that we don't notice, but they do. Those dogs may have had something going on that was making your dog feel threatened or defensive. Who knows? It may have been a good thing that you were holding him. I never let Gracie down around other dogs until I am certain that all the signals are peaceful. Dog body language has to be studied. Having been attacked by another dog when my other dog was alive I am now really cautious about those things. |
That's true- this is the first time I let him down and he still had an issue with the dog- then I picked him up and took him away..