I have heard a few things like it but i never knew if it was trew or not.
2007-03-02 14:39:35 · 17 answers · asked by astn7278 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
in some breeds this is not advisable. Breeds that have a closer link to wolves ie: hybrids you should not do this to. Staring a dog of this nature or a wild dog implies a challenge. My Malamute Wolf would attack taking this as a challenge and would lunge into people. Luckily he was not aggressive in the mean sense but having wolf in him did cause him to become aggressively rough when one tried to stare at his eyes. So to answer your question, yes it is not really a good idea to stare into a dogs eyes if they have a close link or cross bred with todays wild dogs or wolves.
2007-03-02 14:50:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Direct eye contact is a sign of aggression to the dog,so never look directly at a dog you are approaching for the first time. A dog of good temperment will avert thier eyes ( look away) when you stare it down-however dont do this to a dog you dont know well.A good dog will show submission to you( recognizing you as the ALPHA dog) and avert its eyes but this also means it will look to you for guidance and approval and seek your attention ,making for a good bond between you and your dog.This is one of the temperment "tests" given to a young dog that is a candidate for a training program or just to be a great pet for someone.Good luck!
2007-03-02 14:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by petrescuer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not know the dog, don't chance it. Looking the dog straight in the eyes is a challenge to a dog. If the dog you do that to is aggressive and not under the control of it's owner, you can have a lot more on your hands than you want. Of course, you can always read a dog. If he/she is happy, wagging thier tail, and has a peaceful disposition, you should probably be allright.
2007-03-02 14:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by krissy4543 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs will take a direct look in the eyes as a challenge. Better not to do it, than to find out the hard way.
2007-03-02 23:58:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it is a strange dog. Any time you meet up with a dog that you are not familiar with, there is always the chance it could be aggressive. Since direct eye contact is a threat, don't look a strange dog in the eye.
However, if it is your own dog, then there shouldn't be any issue. In fact, I greatly encourage eye contact with my dogs. You know that you have their full attention, and they can read your facial expression as well.
2007-03-02 16:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's probably not the BESTIdea in the world because if you have a certain Look on your face it is a sign to the dog that you Want the dog to bite you. But it's not gonna hurt you or the dog, unless of course the dog bites then you'll be hurt!
2007-03-02 14:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a good thing to do with a strange dog. A dog that does not know you could see it as a challenge and/or feel it to be a threat and yes some dogs do react in an aggressive manner.
2007-03-02 14:48:53 · answer #7 · answered by Pam 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's usually considered a sign of dominance or aggression in dog land. Smiling, is also not good..to a dog it looks like you're baring your teeth at him, which in the dog world is also very aggressive.
This is particularly true with dogs you don't know. With MY dogs, I look them in the eyes, because I am the "alpha", and they know it. I wouldn't do that with a strange dog.
2007-03-02 14:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by Kaia 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If this is a dog that you don't know, or that you know is not friendly, Never look the dog in the eye.
2007-03-02 14:49:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always look my dog in the eye and she just stares back now if it were my niece then she would bite her. I guess it is only if the dog knows who you are
2007-03-02 14:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋