My dog (maltese/poodle) is the greatest dog, but she has a problem when meeting other animals. She was in a house with a yorkie and a jack russel who would be "mean" to her so now she has a problem getting along with dogs. The yorkie would snap at her and attack her and the jack russel would jump on top of her so now when she sees other dogs she just barks uncontrollably! People think she is being mean, but she is just scared so she just keeps barking. How do I get her to get along with other dogs? I had her around one would was very calm and she just kept barking for like 10 minutes straight and I just kept telling her to calm down and I tried to go down to her level and hold her, but nothing worked. I want to eventually get another dog and I know she will eventually warm up to them, but any ideas?
2006-10-02 07:27:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
P.S. I am not spending money on a dog trainer. She only barks when she is scared.
2006-10-02 07:39:14 · update #1
my dog was the same way, when we decided to get another puppy, we took it in steps, first we came home after holding the dog, the dogs hair and scent was all over us, we did that for a few days, then we brought the dog home, we kept them seperated in different rooms, after our first dog started getting used to the smell of our new dog, he was no longer trying to get under the door to see what that 'interesting smell" was. We then opened the door but put a baby gate between the two dogs, they eventually we able to be around each other without the gate, and get along great. plus it was a great way to socalize them without any trauma for they pup or our first dog. I know it sounds like a long process but it only took about 5 or 6 days total, and we never had to worry about a fight breaking out or anything like that.
2006-10-02 07:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by christy_2125 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog lacks the proper social skills that she should have.
You should work one on one with a trainer and socialization of your dog until you can get her under control then move on to a class situation to get her more open to seeing and bieng around other dogs. Then work towards being able to take her out in public and see other dogs.
You need to have the trainer teach you how to control her and show her you arenot going to tolerate the poor behavior when she sees another dog. It will take time and effort on your part.
Depending on what breed your dog may never play well with others but you should be able to at least get her under more control so if you are walking and see another dog that she will not go balistic and bark all the time.
2006-10-02 07:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting another dog would not help if the new dog start to dominate your current dog. The only way is to solve her deep rooted problem for fear of being bullied and it is a good start that you know her history. Telling her to calm down and going down to her level to hold her is rewarding her behaviour for barking; it does not work that way although I know it seems cruel to just ignore her bark and NOT to pet/hold her in the process.Teach her the command sit at home.Make sure she knows it and try with the calm dog again. Get the calm dog with its owner to stand further away to the point she doesn't bark. Start with getting them to come one or two step nearer. Your dog will bark-get her to sit on command. Give treat to her for sitting.She barks-ask her to sit again and again and again.She will mellow down a little bit after a while. Get the other dog and owner to come one or two step closer.Your dog starts to bark-get her to sit and give treats.Repeat and repeat gradually.It might take days but repeat and repeat. Once the dog is near but not to the touching your dog point, continue commanding your dog to sit. Once your dog realize the other dog means no harm, they will end up sniffing each other out and play. Look at their tail. It should be wagging and at 45 degrees. Slack your leash at all times when they are near each other. DO NOT transfer your anxiety or your tension to her by your leash. Try not to worry yourself and try to sound relaxed. It will help her.
It sounds difficult and yes this requires a lot of patience as it is a deep rooted problem. If this does not work or you can't keep up, do get the help of a dog trainer/behaviourist to help as this is a complicated one.
2006-10-02 07:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by pots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU HAVE A MALTIPOO? AWESOME? Where did you get it? I have a Maltipoo too. I noticed she likes playing wither OTHER Maltipoo. I mean, she likes ALL dogs. She's SUPER friendly cause I took her to Petsmart classes since she was very young. She enjoys the company of other dogs, and I bring her often for visit dates at other dog's house. I suggest introducing other friendly dogs like you would a a cat. Put the friendly dog in a cage, and place it next to your dog. Hopefully your dog will think it will do no harm since it's in a cage. Or keep ur dog in a cage, and let the other dog out. Either way, let it get use to it. TELL ME WHERE U GET UR MALTIPOO because i"m looking for more! i bought mine in Alhambra, CA. did you?
2006-10-02 07:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by Julie Ann F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog also doesn't "work and play well with others." I would suggest taking her to obedience school, or maybe even a pet therapist. You should also get your vet's advice about waht to do.
2006-10-02 07:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
doggy ecstacy
2006-10-02 07:34:10 · answer #6 · answered by T-Luv 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋