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Feb 2017
1:33pm, 12 Feb 2017
2,826 posts
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Cyclops
What a good idea to have a party! I think Leah would always have been antisocial whatever we had done - so much a one person dog. She loves her daddy and respects me. I did a LOT of training with her so she became (eventually) very well-behaved but still has never liked or shown friendliness towards any other dog.
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Feb 2017
1:44pm, 12 Feb 2017
17,460 posts
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LazyDaisy
Oh dear HP  I think that owner really does need some firm 'advice' on responsible dog ownership. It's so upsetting when a walk with your dog, which should be a pleasurable experience, ends with steam coming out of your ears.
It's not just little dogs either - this morning Flossie was interacting nicely with a couple of elderly collies, just generally trotting along together, certainly nothing manic, when a cocker appeared like a train, leapt at Flossie sideways on and knocked her over completely 'Oh he's always so keen to say hello' said the owner. Well, OK, Flossie was fine, and there was no malice involved, but if it had been one of the old dogs I'm not so sure it would have been so easily brushed off. If my dog had been in any way reactive that would have been a disaster too. Teaching your dog to greet others appropriately is important (and if they aren't reliable, then damn well keep them on a lead.)
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Feb 2017
7:56pm, 12 Feb 2017
17,097 posts
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Steady Edina
Only a very rude dog comes running directly at another dog. A calm friendly dog would aporoach more slowly maybe arc iut a bit, sniff the ground and give a few head turns to say 'I'm friendly!
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Feb 2017
8:09pm, 12 Feb 2017
22,451 posts
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halfpint
Oh dear we have a rude dog. I'm hoping it's a puppy thing and he will learn. He does barrel towards other dogs which is why I try to get him on the lead before he can do that. I was mulling things over on our walk today. I think we need to limit off lead time and keep it as a training opportunity.
The problem is he loves being off the lead. He pulls dreadfully if we go onto the beach or into the woods with him on the lead. Sooo first step is to do more loose lead work in those locations. That way I can walk him on lead without us falling out. More practice of recall in different settings - but with more control over who's around and with distractions.
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Feb 2017
8:17pm, 12 Feb 2017
10,979 posts
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Sharkie
Young dogs DO learn, rudeness is punished by other dogs. Lots of friendly interactions do help - and with a small, confident dog like Ernie you are bound to have loads of these. It's better he's confident... if he's too in-your-face other dogs will let him know, often with a bit of a snarl. All it means is BACK OFF RUDE BOY!
Jess will still race up, but she veers off to the side and does very polite greetings. She can be a bit too cannonball like for perfection... but she slows down and does the sideways thing.
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Feb 2017
8:49pm, 12 Feb 2017
22,452 posts
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halfpint
He is very used to a bit of a growl/snarl when he is being too boisterous. He has learned now to cut his losses and back off. We are making progress in some areas.
One of the things that pisses me off about the JRT situation is that the owner is trying to imply I don't understand dog behaviour. I recognise a 'back off rude boy' now and remove E from the situation. I am actively trying to avoid JRT and he is coming over to us. I could understand if I was letting E go over and jump all over him and his owner.
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Feb 2017
8:55pm, 12 Feb 2017
10,981 posts
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Sharkie
It's obv you do understand - the JRT situation is very bad. That sort of dog (with that sort of owner) WILL get into a fight. A smaller dog may get hurt or traumatised and a bigger dog who retaliates will get blamed. Bad.
Ernie is doing very well. xxxxx
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Feb 2017
9:29pm, 12 Feb 2017
6,266 posts
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BaronessBL
Agree with Sharkie - he is doing well and so are you hp
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Feb 2017
9:52pm, 12 Feb 2017
22,454 posts
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halfpint
Thanks guys! This first year is tough. He is ever so loving and just a big daft friendly bundle of fun. He is currently snoozing at the end of my yoga mat
I am amazed that Ernie has not been traumatised by the JRT situation as the first incident was when he was only about 14 weeks and not long out and about.
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Feb 2017
9:54am, 13 Feb 2017
4,917 posts
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Red Ant
Unfortunately I have disappointing news to report. Despite my best efforts my OH does not want me to take on Henry. I'm so sorry SE. I will keep badgering him but there is no guarantee there will be any success. Did your friend know of anyone who might like Henry?
I did wonder if you could try the local dog clubs, as they might know of someone who would like a dog.
I'm really sorry about this SE as I can appreciate that this extra worry for you is not what you need at the moment
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