My dog loves people but she doesn't like to be around other dogs! Whenever we put her next to a dog she's doesn't want to look at it or starts barking. What can I do to make her feel comfortable?
2006-07-21 13:55:48 · 20 answers · asked by Lucero 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She needs to be socialized. That means taking her near other dogs A LOT.
2006-07-21 13:58:58 · answer #1 · answered by littlechrismary 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a classical conditioning and desensitization program. Here are three resources to get more information:
Yahoo! Group 'agbeh' (short for aggessive behavior)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/agbeh
Book "Click to Calm" by Emma Parsons
Book "Dogs are From Neptune" by Jean Donaldson
Ultimately, your dog is barking because she's expressing that she is uncomfortable. Be careful not to force this issue, but instead help her feel more comfortable at a "safe" distance. If you're willing to put in the time, there is a lot you can do to help her with this.
2006-07-22 00:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is spoiled and an only child thats why it doesnt like other dogs.. my dog is the same way, she grew up in a house for a year with 4 other dogs and they all got along fine, when she moved in with me now shes an only dog and HATES other dogs... She barks, growls and is afraid of some other dogs.. Unless she has to be around other dogs.. avoid it, or stay with her when she is around others. Your dog can sense the competition.. its normal!
2006-07-21 21:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by ChrissyLicious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking her out for walks around places that would have dogs. Treat her and talk to her when around other dogs and make her feel like it's okay and it's a good thing. Just make her feel happy. Even try some obediance classes with other dogs. If that doesn't work talk with a professional trainer.
2006-07-21 21:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by Pup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call The Dog Whisperer. National Geographic channel.
2006-07-21 21:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by badoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs bark at dogs....normal
Get her used to dogs nearby.
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2006-07-21 21:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by hotbull3838 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's probably just jealous. The only way to try to help her is to keep her around other dogs, but that may never work. Some dogs are just jealous and anti-social, but if you keep her around other dogs she will probably get used to it.
2006-07-21 20:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by corbeyelise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to focus on getting your dog outside for it to socialize with other dogs . if you keep it indoors or out in the yard where there are no other dogs then the dog will never learn .
2006-07-21 21:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by karissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a park where other people walk their dogs. Chances are she is bing territorial. Let her learn to be around and accept other dogs by taking her to a neutral territory.
2006-07-21 21:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a Petsmart to one of their classes ,other dogs are there and she can take their obedience classes,it could help her to be around the other dogs in a controlled setting!I think the classes are on Tues. & Thurs.Good Luck!!
2006-07-21 21:01:24 · answer #10 · answered by amd730 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋