Our dog definitely prefers people to dogs. When we take him to the dog park he spends most of his time either visiting people or walking on the paved path. What a little weirdo. ;)
The snapping & growling is probably nothing to be concerned about, though keep an eye out for when it looks like it's getting too intense, or if Sorcha looks like she's not handling it well. The growling & teeth baring is about establishing boundaries; as you get to know her better, it'll be easier to read what's going on. Ein is pretty submissive, and other dogs make him a little nervous, so every now & then I have to either reassure him (usually by saying "it's okay, buddy") or I have to move in to remind him I'm there & get the other dogs to back up a bit. The one thing I -always- stop is any kind of mounting behavior -- this is usually some other dog getting all up ons Ein (i've never seen him do it to anyone/thing), and so I have to tell other owners to get their dog under control.
OMG. Wordy comment. -__-; I am so happy for you! Dogs are great. :D
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Date: 2012-04-25 12:39 pm (UTC)The snapping & growling is probably nothing to be concerned about, though keep an eye out for when it looks like it's getting too intense, or if Sorcha looks like she's not handling it well. The growling & teeth baring is about establishing boundaries; as you get to know her better, it'll be easier to read what's going on. Ein is pretty submissive, and other dogs make him a little nervous, so every now & then I have to either reassure him (usually by saying "it's okay, buddy") or I have to move in to remind him I'm there & get the other dogs to back up a bit. The one thing I -always- stop is any kind of mounting behavior -- this is usually some other dog getting all up ons Ein (i've never seen him do it to anyone/thing), and so I have to tell other owners to get their dog under control.
OMG. Wordy comment. -__-; I am so happy for you! Dogs are great. :D