i have a shetland sheepdog..he really isnt tht social with other dogs and he is terrified of bigger dogs..but doesnt really like tiny little annoying dogs ..sooo what kinda dogs wood my sheltie get along with about his size
2006-10-02 09:46:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog just wasn't socialized with other dogs.
Check out this article if you want some advice on how to socialize your dog.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1337&S=1
2006-10-02 09:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shelties are pack animals and thrive on companionship. How old is the dog? Did you socialize him with other dogs (large and small) when he was young? These things are all important with ANY breed. If they are not around other dogs they do not know how to act. Watch the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic Channel and pick up some pointers.
Good Luck
2006-10-02 17:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Labrador retreiver that was pretty shy. I got a trainer for general training and asked her about the shyness. We worked with me having a "fanny pack" with lots of cheeze cubes so when Pepper did something right I gave her one. One of the things was to have her "watch" my face as I put my hand with cheeze there. Then, after she learned that, I would say "watch" as we got close to a dog and if she did, she got the cheeze. It seems to take her mind off the other dog. If the other dog was friendly she now is pretty good with them.
There is no sense in trying to make a dog be friendly with all other dogs. Some dogs just aren't social (have never been trained).
2006-10-02 17:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by paulbyr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest socializing your dog so that he can get along with all dogs, sometimes when they are afraid of a certain breed they fight! try taking him on walks everywhere and meet new ppl, dogs, dog parks are great for this. I take my husky pup everywhere and it had helped her a lot, good luck!
2006-10-02 17:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like a miniature Collie (Scottish Shepard also known as "Lacy")
and he probably prefers his on race but maybe he could get along with Collie, too...
2006-10-02 16:59:09 · answer #5 · answered by gobervart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the same breed.You can get a girl and raise them, too.
2006-10-02 17:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by Lilleigh Maye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some dogs are just "people" dogs and cannot be around other dogs without fear or jealousy
2006-10-02 17:00:45 · answer #7 · answered by sred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mix from the pound... u can save a life too!!!:)
2006-10-02 17:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by Look great Hunting it! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that he would get a long with its same raise
2006-10-02 16:49:55 · answer #9 · answered by Brianda 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
his own breed.
2006-10-02 16:49:01 · answer #10 · answered by malteser*_* 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋