Dog to dog aggression while camping
We just completed 4 wonderful days at a county CG on a very nice fishing lake. The moment we arrived, we noticed a family with a pit bull running loose. I asked them to put it on a leash as we h...
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joeshmoe wrote:
Perhaps. But you're suggesting that ANY dog that snarls in protest is automatically justified in doing so. Why doesn't my dog snarl and get protective of his space when another dog comes around?
Pawz4me wrote:
Because he's a Lab. Different groups of dogs (sporting, hunting, herding, etc.) have different play styles. The sporting breeds in general have no clue about personal space, and many other dogs find that behavior totally obnoxious.
This describes our GSD and Labs exactly! We had a Lab that was just like Marley in our CGC class when she was younger. He was hilarious and so over the top full of energy, but that did not endear him to our dog :D
Our Samoyed doesn't mind any breed, he's a happy go lucky character, but the GSD is more selective in who she allows into her bubble.
~ Dori ~
