Big or small, old or puppy, she rolls over and submits to them. She will even do this when people come up to her sometimes. I know it's common to do this to some dogs, but puppies? and people? is she normal? lol (she's such a sweetie, though.)
2006-09-15 18:30:41 · 20 answers · asked by momof3pups 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is 7 years old. She doesn't act afraid, she's really friendly and I think she just wants to play
2006-09-15 19:05:04 · update #1
Goldens are just naturally sweet and non-aggressive. That is normal, for them. Yours sounds like she's exceptionally passive, which is okay. You didn't get her to be a guard dog anyway, right? :-) You didn't say how long she stays on her back, or if she leaps up immediately, after all the sniffing is over. If she stayed down, or gets up and cowers behind you, I would be concerned. But if she leaps up within a short time, with tail-wagging and those sweet brown eyes aglow, then that's just her. It seems odd on a large dog, but she apparently thinks she's still a baby (hmmm, how'd she get that way, Mom?) and is taking the safe way out. I can't say enough about how wonderful goldens are, and their sweetness is something you can count on.
2006-09-15 18:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Charlotte M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend has a white german shepherd she rescued from the streets over a year ago. It was maybe 6 or 7 months old. And she does the same thing. If you try to walk past her, she lays down in front of you and rolls over. It's kinda maddening trying to get around the house or yard! LOL She is wonderful with kids and all other animals, though. So, it must just be a submissive thing, and I have no clue except to ask the Dog Whisperer! He is the BOMB!
2006-09-16 02:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by ravin_lunatic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U don't mention how old Ur Golden is - sometimes this is a puppy behavior that is outgrown as the dog matures, and develops some more confidence.
there's nothing wrong with this behavior, UNLESS it is accompanied by submissive urination - leaking pee, especially when it's a response to ppl.
that's 'too soft' a personality - and then the dog needs a temperament- rebuild.
check out a copy of 'help for Ur shy dog', or 'the cautious canine' --
both are very good books, that explain how to build confidence in soft or timid dogs, without REWARDING the scared behavior.
remember not to pet and praise Ur dog if they are actually acting scared or nervous - even sympathizing ("oh, U pooor BaaYYBee....") will actually reinforce the scared behavior, or the anxiety, and then it will get worse.
U want Ur dog to be calm, confident, and keep her kind, accepting attitude to other animals and ppl.
if they are just a soft dog, there's nothing to "fix" ... if they are NERVOUS, pacing, drooling, yawning, avoiding eye-contact, too shy to play with other dogs, etc., then get one of the 2 books above, and start re-shaping her behavior for more self-confidence.
good luck! pat Ur sweet dog...
2006-09-16 02:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by leashedforlife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just normal of a friendly dog you know, my dog do that too but not to everyone, she will do that only with the one she knows and played with her before and she's only 6 months, still puppy and she's so cute and playful and she's golden retriever too.. you should be happy that she's so sweet and friendly:)
2006-09-16 05:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by Oww 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its because she's a sweetie; and not an alpha dog. which you can probably be grateful for or she'd be taking YOU on walks. Some people are are pits or rotties; some are golden retrievers. If you haven't seem the movie "Fluke" please do so, I think you will appreciate the dog of the title.
2006-09-16 01:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs are just naturally submissive. There is nothing wrong with that as long as she's not being fear full. I would rather have an overly submissive dog that an aggressive one.
2006-09-16 03:05:44 · answer #6 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is submissive, meaning she's totaly ok with everyone else being in charge! It can also be a sign to the other dogs that she wants to play! Your lucky, my dog is very dominate! He is a cocker spaniel and will growl and "dominate" every dog he goes near!
2006-09-16 01:33:36 · answer #7 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she's just always in the mood for a belly rub! No, really, she's just showing other dogs that she's a sweetie. She might think she's intimidating.
2006-09-16 01:36:48 · answer #8 · answered by glitz_and_glitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's just being submissive, perfectly normal.
I wish my labX was more submissive instead of an alpha, she always has to be the boss around other dogs. :o(
2006-09-16 02:07:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shes just being submissive. Shes shy.
2006-09-16 01:42:42 · answer #10 · answered by wdrczyk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋