There are lots of th ings that make Layla uncomfortable or stressed! We know that she struggles with little dogs (particularly neutered males) because she has shown aggression/controlling behavior, she also stands on point and makes sounds of frustration. She shows fear of children and other things by putting her ears back, her tail under her legs, crouching/laying down/pulling on her leash away from the situation, turning her head or looking to me for help. She shows lots of body language signs I need to learn to recognize before they get so extreme.
I posted a comment the other day...weird that it's not showing up. When Kona is uncomfortable and stressed, he does the typical things...ears back, tail tucked under, weight on his rear end. When other dogs or people approach him, especially little dogs, he lies down. Maybe he's just being polite, but usually once they get closer, he jumps up and lunges to greet them. He doesn't growl or bark. Oh and if he hears loud noises or is around sudden movements, he will run away.
Most things make Bindi uncomfortable and stressed, although she has gotten much better. If an unfamiliar dog makes eye contact or barks her ears go back, she tucks her tail, and shifts her weight backwards or comes up on her paws. If there are multiple unfamiliar dogs and she is not on a lead, she will run away. When there are unexpected noises, people, or animals in our yard, she barks. If a unfamiliar person comes towards her without talking to her, she turns slightly, cowers, and backs away, if possible. One of the most interesting things I have learned about Bindi is that she can sometimes be distracted from her anxiety by having her work.
There are lots of th ings that make Layla uncomfortable or stressed! We know that she struggles with little dogs (particularly neutered males) because she has shown aggression/controlling behavior, she also stands on point and makes sounds of frustration. She shows fear of children and other things by putting her ears back, her tail under her legs, crouching/laying down/pulling on her leash away from the situation, turning her head or looking to me for help. She shows lots of body language signs I need to learn to recognize before they get so extreme.
ReplyDeleteI posted a comment the other day...weird that it's not showing up. When Kona is uncomfortable and stressed, he does the typical things...ears back, tail tucked under, weight on his rear end. When other dogs or people approach him, especially little dogs, he lies down. Maybe he's just being polite, but usually once they get closer, he jumps up and lunges to greet them. He doesn't growl or bark. Oh and if he hears loud noises or is around sudden movements, he will run away.
ReplyDeleteMost things make Bindi uncomfortable and stressed, although she has gotten much better. If an unfamiliar dog makes eye contact or barks her ears go back, she tucks her tail, and shifts her weight backwards or comes up on her paws. If there are multiple unfamiliar dogs and she is not on a lead, she will run away. When there are unexpected noises, people, or animals in our yard, she barks. If a unfamiliar person comes towards her without talking to her, she turns slightly, cowers, and backs away, if possible. One of the most interesting things I have learned about Bindi is that she can sometimes be distracted from her anxiety by having her work.
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