My dog hates the neighbors dog

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He finally found the source of the smell that has been infringing on his territory!

Its kind of funny that you've been scared of that dog and yours ended up being the reactive one, but it happens. I like the idea of treating him and good association building.

YES!! And the neighbor dog has beautiful coloring, so he's not necessarily scary-looking. It's just a scary feeling when a dog you dont know is fast trotting straight to you. That coupled with the reputation of pit-bulls, which I have zero experience with. I think I never got over that feeling.

Thankfully we haven't seen the neighbor dog since that day, but I'm prepared with special treats in my pouch for when we do.

You should try not to judge pit bulls. After all someone could see your poodle's reaction and forever assiciate all poodles with reactive and aggressive behavior. How fair would that be? If you know dog's body language than you can make the right choice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He finally found the source of the smell that has been infringing on his territory!

Its kind of funny that you've been scared of that dog and yours ended up being the reactive one, but it happens. I like the idea of treating him and good association building.

YES!! And the neighbor dog has beautiful coloring, so he's not necessarily scary-looking. It's just a scary feeling when a dog you dont know is fast trotting straight to you. That coupled with the reputation of pit-bulls, which I have zero experience with. I think I never got over that feeling.

Thankfully we haven't seen the neighbor dog since that day, but I'm prepared with special treats in my pouch for when we do.

You should try not to judge pit bulls. After all someone could see your poodle's reaction and forever assiciate all poodles with reactive and aggressive behavior. How fair would that be? If you know dog's body language than you can make the right choice

The neighbor probably does think my dog is horrible, mean, and vicious. I don't blame him at all. My dog made a complete fool of himself and me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He finally found the source of the smell that has been infringing on his territory!

Its kind of funny that you've been scared of that dog and yours ended up being the reactive one, but it happens. I like the idea of treating him and good association building.

YES!! And the neighbor dog has beautiful coloring, so he's not necessarily scary-looking. It's just a scary feeling when a dog you dont know is fast trotting straight to you. That coupled with the reputation of pit-bulls, which I have zero experience with. I think I never got over that feeling.

Thankfully we haven't seen the neighbor dog since that day, but I'm prepared with special treats in my pouch for when we do.

You should try not to judge pit bulls. After all someone could see your poodle's reaction and forever assiciate all poodles with reactive and aggressive behavior. How fair would that be? If you know dog's body language than you can make the right choice

The neighbor probably does think my dog is horrible, mean, and vicious. I don't blame him at all. My dog made a complete fool of himself and me.

Maybe not. I've been on both sides and when I see it I think "this dog is having a difficult time' not this dog is being difficult. It is embarrassing for us but it's ok. Dogs are not robots and sometimes have big feelings. Just like toddlers!