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Originally Posted by Crocker My question --- Is this behavior something that can be corrected? I'm certainly willing to pay for professional help if it can be. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.  |
Most toy dogs are frightened of the larger dogs and do go after them, which has many times led to their demise. They can be with other dogs, even large ones if they are introduced slowley so that they know they will not be hurt. It may have been attacked by a large dog before. Does the shelter have any information on this pup? was it an owner turn in? If so did they give a reason why? Was it found on the streets where it may have had to run from larger dogs? Most toy dogs are frightened just by the size of the larger dogs. If stepped on by a large dog it can be really hurt. My little Meeko, was stepped on by a large shepard when he was just a year old, and now he hates all large dogs..