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My dog barks at other dogs & is very submissive! How do I get her to calm down and not be so scared?
She is a 10 month old Corgi, we also have another male corgi and they get along great. We go on walks at a leash free park and every time we meet another dog she starts barking like a maniac and becomes submissive and starts running away when the dog tries to sniff her. Then our other dog gets protective...
How do I get her to stop being so scared?
We usually try to sooth her when this happens but when we let her go (cuz she acts like she is ok) she goes nuts again...so we do it again and just sit with her until the other dog passes...
I just want to know how to help her get over this so we can have a normal walk.
Answer:
There are several ways you can go about this. The best way is positive reinforcement; that is, give her something she wants so that she knows good things happen when other dogs are around.
Carry treats with you (if she doesn't like treats, carry her favorite toy), and give her treats when other dogs are around. Hopefully you know a friend with a dog, because you'll probably need someone you know.
Have your friend bring their dog closer and closer, while you're still giving her treats. Don't expect her to stop freaking out in one day...it will take up to a few weeks, and perhaps several different dogs.
Or, you can completely immerse her in doggie interaction. You could take her to a dog park, and put her right in the middle of things, and keep bringing her until she finally desensitizes to strange dogs. You could also combine this with treats.
Most importantly, keep in mind that dogs have their own personalities, just like humans. Don't push her too much.
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From: Lynn
i have the same problem, my little papillon barks when he meets people and dogs but when the dogs come closer he is scared and roll on his back with his tail between his legs...he is 10 months, i need help with his behavior.
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