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**DJkillos** · 08-17-2011, 04:20 AM

So wait, is Baloo off leash when these off leash dogs run up to him? How does that work?? Is your yard not fenced? But then how were the dogs in THEIR yard with you walking by, calling him to you? Do you walk him off leash?

A lot of dogs are dog selective. They might not like leashed dogs, or dogs that look a certain way. Their tolerance of other dogs can also depend on their mood. Dog aggression is not black and white - there are MANY forms of it, with different terms for parts of it (like, dog selectivity). Each dog reacts differently, and based on their level of socialization their reactions may or may not be worsened. For example, my boy Ruger was heavily socialized as a puppy. He can be approached by strange dogs - but if they are in his face, even in a friendly manner, for more than 20 seconds (you can literally count it to the second), he will get all puffy and try to start shit. However, he's not dog aggressive - he's just trying to be a dominant jerk, and he makes dog friends easily when introduced properly.

Just pay attention to your dog, and to be on the safe side I would limit his encounters with other dogs.

08-17-2011, 04:20 AM	#3
DJkillos Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	So wait, is Baloo off leash when these off leash dogs run up to him? How does that work?? Is your yard not fenced? But then how were the dogs in THEIR yard with you walking by, calling him to you? Do you walk him off leash? A lot of dogs are dog selective. They might not like leashed dogs, or dogs that look a certain way. Their tolerance of other dogs can also depend on their mood. Dog aggression is not black and white - there are MANY forms of it, with different terms for parts of it (like, dog selectivity). Each dog reacts differently, and based on their level of socialization their reactions may or may not be worsened. For example, my boy Ruger was heavily socialized as a puppy. He can be approached by strange dogs - but if they are in his face, even in a friendly manner, for more than 20 seconds (you can literally count it to the second), he will get all puffy and try to start shit. However, he's not dog aggressive - he's just trying to be a dominant jerk, and he makes dog friends easily when introduced properly. Just pay attention to your dog, and to be on the safe side I would limit his encounters with other dogs.
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