Hmm- what does this mean?

LauraJav · 03-10-2013, 06:38 PM

My kids, husband and I were at the swings in our development. A big dog walked by- Max met him before when walking. So I was walking Max over to say hi (this other dog was just standing- he is extremely well behaved and sweet) and Max went all stiff and barked a few times- non friendly. He stayed with me step for step- and we didn't go close- I took the cue from him and apologized to the other couple for Max's lack of socialization. He is good at bus stop with other dogs. Not sure what to do? On a positive note- he is very attentive to me and listens very well to come, sit, lay down, stay, paw, roll over. What does this mean? We've done a few puppy play dates with some friends- just on the leash- meet and greet type of thing- but not much as Max seemed to constantly be battling worms, parasites and a virus..

He is healthy now- so it's good for him to meet and greet - but he is 4.5 months now and I'm afraid he's getting antisocial.

**JakodaCD OA** · 03-10-2013, 07:28 PM

dogs give off different vibes, Max may have gotten the wrong vibes from the big dog.

My aussies are fine with other dogs that are friendly. My gsd's , all of them, will co exist with strange dogs but they don't want them in their space or in their face..

Like people, some dogs like others, some don't, they pick and choose I guess

**MaggieRoseLee** · 03-10-2013, 07:34 PM

Also be aware our pups go thru different developmental stages and fear periods. Why it's so vital to keep socializing them appropriately.

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03-10-2013, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
LauraJav Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 151	Hmm- what does this mean? My kids, husband and I were at the swings in our development. A big dog walked by- Max met him before when walking. So I was walking Max over to say hi (this other dog was just standing- he is extremely well behaved and sweet) and Max went all stiff and barked a few times- non friendly. He stayed with me step for step- and we didn't go close- I took the cue from him and apologized to the other couple for Max's lack of socialization. He is good at bus stop with other dogs. Not sure what to do? On a positive note- he is very attentive to me and listens very well to come, sit, lay down, stay, paw, roll over. What does this mean? We've done a few puppy play dates with some friends- just on the leash- meet and greet type of thing- but not much as Max seemed to constantly be battling worms, parasites and a virus.. He is healthy now- so it's good for him to meet and greet - but he is 4.5 months now and I'm afraid he's getting antisocial.

03-10-2013, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 17,506	dogs give off different vibes, Max may have gotten the wrong vibes from the big dog. My aussies are fine with other dogs that are friendly. My gsd's , all of them, will co exist with strange dogs but they don't want them in their space or in their face.. Like people, some dogs like others, some don't, they pick and choose I guess __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

03-10-2013, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 24,173	Also be aware our pups go thru different developmental stages and fear periods. Why it's so vital to keep socializing them appropriately. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY DEVELOPMENT GSD Development, An Illustrated Guide to the First Year (Plus) __________________ MACH3 Bretta Lee Wildhaus MXG MJG MXF MFB TQX HIT CGC TC Glory B Wildhaus AX, AXJ, XF "*It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious."* - Oscar Wilde

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