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01-06-2009, 04:10 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brandywine, MD USA
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| help! socialization 101 A friend is visiting from out of town and brought her new (16 weeks) maltipoo with her. I thought "what a great opportunity for Atticus to socialize" especially since the dogs are nearly the same size. The introduction has been a disaster. I didn't know Atticus (now 1 yr) would react so poorly. We didn't get him until he was 13 weeks so he had early socialization as a puppy. He was the runt of the litter and, therefore, dominated by his bigger brothers and sister. Here's the gist of the problem. Atticus will share food, treats and toys without much trouble but if the very friendly puppy attempts to play or comes too close, Atticus will growl, bark and snap (he has not bitten the puppy, yet). Atticus is clearly reacting out of fear and territorial instinct. What do I do to help him to relax and become better socialized? My friend will be here for a couple of more days. Should I continue to try?
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01-06-2009, 05:19 PM | #2 |
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| TAKE them for a walk together... when you first introduce them take them for a walk a neutral ground.. but since theyare already introduced take them for long walks together and see if they play outside. that worked for me and my friends pup.
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01-06-2009, 05:20 PM | #3 |
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| Thanks. The weather is just really nasty at the moment. Hopefully it will be nice enough to take them on a long walk before the pup leaves.
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01-06-2009, 05:39 PM | #4 | |
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Also, DO NOT comfort him when he is being nasty, I don't care how scared he is. Giving comfort will just reinforce the negative behavior. Only praise him when he's being good. It may just take a couple days, watch then they'll be best friends and he'll be sad when she leaves!
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