How to Socialize a Nervous Dog
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- Relationship are complicated...
My 7 step Let’s Talk process offers every dog a choice in who they allow in their space and who they want to avoid. Facilitating a conversation at a safe distance provides the handlers time to better understand each dog’s preference without the risk of unnecessary stress or physical injury.
It can be tricky to socialize a rescue dog when you do not know the dog's background. Many dogs begin to move about when they see another dog. **This activation may appear differently depending on the dogs emotional state.
1. The excited dog is often jumping up high with an elongated body while vocalizing.
2. The playful energetic dog with often be seen running side to side.
3. You may see a dog who is conflicted noted by an attempt to approach, only to pause and retreat backwards.
4. The socially confident dog may lie down to invite the other dog to them. This confident dog may also stand still with a neutral tail, closed mouth and an obvious forward stance showing she will play, but FYI....I have rules and if you body slam me, we will have words! These are the amazing dogs all puppies should have a chance to interact with before 10 months of age.
5. The fearful dog will most often avoid or try to pull away
6. The reactive dog becomes very emotional with lots of chaotic footwork which may include spinning often combined with lots of vocalization.
I use a 7 Step Process to allow both dogs to choose to engage or walk away.
Consider you may have two dogs who greet and walk together like friends, but they may not become playmates.
For more information on How to introduce dogs, you can check out my Let's Talk Webinar here:caninebehaviorcounseling.com/...
This video is outstanding! So wonderful to get the live action to see the way the dogs are communicating, along with Judy's clear descriptions. So much to learn here, and love the many ways of slowing things down to achieve a friendship. Beautiful!
Thank you so much Anna!
Excellent video. Some interesting point to think about as my dog is dog social but after watching the video perhaps she is more nervous in the beginning than I thought. I love how Judy points out the body indicators so we know what to look for….
Thank you! I’m really glad you found value in this video!
Thank you for another amazing video. You rock! I can't wait to see your other new videos this month especially on how to teach a dog to down in motion during a recall.
To get you started on “down in motion”. Begin by asking your dog to “down” on a small mat or towel as you face him. Practice this behavior 1 foot away, then two and more. Over a week or longer, see if you can walk out in front of him while he remains standing and on a 6 ft leash. Ask the down cue. Rewarding each time! What is your pups name?
@@JudyAMooreCBCLLC Beau. I am a very visual person so I am hoping you will do a tutorial on the down in motion when you have time or you even want to. Blessings!