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11-13-2010, 05:21 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft myers,fl usa
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| scared, anti-social, or playing?? Yesterday afternoon we took Allie to the dog park. We have been there before, but since the weather is cooler there were a lot more dogs. I was very excited because the last few times there was only one other dog, or just the big ones on the other side of the fence. I "thought" I have done an ok job socializing her, I take her out whenever I can, let people pet her, she has played with a friends yorkie, daily walks, we have 2 boys and including my husband the house can get pretty loud and rowdy. She is 15 months and fixed. Well when we got to the park she was VERY excited, i could barely hold her until we got through the gate, there was a 1 year old female cocker, a 3 month old male shiz tu and a 2 year old ( not sure) shiz tu, she immediately rolled onto her back and let them sniff, then kinda cowered, as they continued to sniff, then she ran a little and yelped/barked at them, Like she was playing but nervous. I've never heard her make this sound. The little puppy started bouncing around her barking and she lunged at him and made this yelp/bark again . I picked her up, told her no, then waited a few seconds and put her down. This continued off and on for about 20 minutes, then we decided to leave. Now im anxious about taking her back, I know she needs to be around other dogs but is she playing or being aggressive? Hubby says im being silly and paranoid, no, not me |
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11-13-2010, 05:31 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
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| 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. |
11-13-2010, 05:32 PM | #3 |
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| Hi, I have an Ally too and am north of you on the east coast. My Ally is just over 3 lbs and kinda does the same thing. She is anxious to greet, but then she is afraid someone will hurt her and runs away. She grew up with my neighbor's yorkie that is 8 lbs now. She loves to run over and give her kisses, but her size is now overpowering Ally and she is afraid. The 8 lb baby hurts her when she plays so Ally growls and tries to bite her to protect herself. I just pick Ally up so she doesn't get hurt. They can no longer have play dates. Ally is very timid and cowers too. I'm just afraid she'll get hurt and am very over protective. My Ally is just trying to protect herself, maybe your baby is too. Sorry, I'm no help. We don't go to the dog parks because I'm afraid another furbaby will pass something to mine. Hope someone can help. |
11-13-2010, 05:35 PM | #4 | |
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My dogs range from 9 pounds to 2 3/4 pounds, and they all play nice. if one dog gets too rough and yelps, they other one stops. | |
11-13-2010, 05:47 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft myers,fl usa
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| I was very nervous (my head tells me to calm down but my heart won't) I wanted so bad for her just to run around, be happy and play, I think as overwhelmed as I was, she was too. I had the same feeling watching her as i did when the boys were little climbing the monkey bars. I will try really hard to be calm maybe my always non reactive husband can take her and see if she reacts differently. |
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11-13-2010, 07:32 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ky
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| sorry i dont have much helpful to add. But, think like this, i wouldnt quit taking her to the park, because if anything that might help her just to have more dog experiances. I wish we had something like that here.....Im afraid my dog doesnt get enough "other dog experiences". |
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