I have a 4 month old Pup and she is Scared off all other dogs when I take her out. If she hears one bark she starts crying and jumping up for me to pick her up. Today a dog bigger than her was outside our gate and my little dog wet herself. She loves cats and wants to play with them- Is it just a size thing as she is so small- I always thought dogs off any age want to meet and play with other dogs- Any ideas- I live in Turkey and there are no dog classes here. Thanks
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4 months can often be a "fear period" -- your girl is still a baby in many ways. Don't coddle her when she does this -- just kind of ignore the behavior --BUT -- don't let the other dogs pick on her.
So -- don't pick her up when she hears a dog bark, you must remain calm and keep doing whatever you were doing. Praise her when she remains calm if she hears a dog bark. She will start to be braver soon.
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Well she is a pupy and she needs to get use to other dogs like find a big calm submissive dog, let them play. Disiplin her when she crys and wants to get away.
Golden Retrivers are not good dogs.
they are crazy,give it away.
She just needs to be more socialized to dogs. Maybe a dog park, or a friend with a dog, it is great she is not agressive, but she needs to learn she is a dog.
What your dog lacks is self confidence. Try feeding her some smaller dogs (like the ones that are the size of cats). Also put mirrors in her kennel, she will begin to see herself as a beautiful and powerful dog.
If those things don't work, you'll want to get a book on dog training and train her yourself. Dogs, particularly golden retrievers, love working and have a great sense of pride. When she accomplishes something, praise her and give her love (not the kind that would get you arrested or anything). As she progresses through her obedience work, she will not only be more obedient and will become your sub-human slave, but she will also be more confident in herself.
She just needs socialization...Take her every place you can, so she knows new things are good to learn...When she cowers and stops when you are walking , just keep your head up and keep walking...even if she starts to slow down. dont baby her when she acts out, ignore it, and keep going...she will learn soon that other dogs and people are fun..good luck
Socialization is going to be helpful. If there are not classes available, then begin by taking your puppy around your property. If she gets spooked by anything (blowing leaf, weird car) give her the opportunity to check it out, but dont make a big deal about it. If you do, the puppy will think this is something to be worried about, since you are acting that way.
As your puppy gains confidence, introduce her to situations around other dogs. If you have a friend with a nice dog, maybe set something up. Walk the puppy within sight of the other dog %26 ask them to not approach you. If she is comfortable with that, then you can work your way up.
It is important that during this process, you keep her attention focused on you. Try rewarding her with treats for not barking, or for moving forward on the leash with you. If she begins to bark, panic, etc. then put her in a down position %26 gently restrain her until she relaxes. (this may take a minute or so)
What you want her to do on your walks is to focus on you, trust that you are not going to let another dog eat her %26 allow her to gain confidence around strange things, people %26 animals. If on a walk she begins demanding you pick her up, begin walking forward with command (heel) %26 when she does, reward her instantly with a little food treat. (keep these in your pocket for handy use). She will soon learn that she does not get to control the conditions of the walk, %26 will be more willing to move forward on her own 4 feet instead of your 2 feet!
Good luck %26 take care to let her build her confidence before introducing new variables.
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