Appa's still acting weird.
I'm posting a video of how she acts around other dogs--completely uncharacteristic. I'm taking her to the vet tomorrow for a booster shot and I'm also going to discuss her behavior with the vet. But I was just wondering if anyone's every experienced this kind of behavior with one of their dogs/what can be done to help it stop. I mean, it's wayyy different than her playing growls and barking. I definitely take it as aggressive behavior, what do you guys think?
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Permalink Reply by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on
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from the video i just watched I am wondering if she is being jealous of the other dog? it almost seems like shes whining like she is uncomfortable about something?
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Permalink Reply by Appa and Iroh on
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hm...maybe. But usually when she acts jealous she just noses in to be petted more than the other dog, lol. eh I dunno. she just has never done this before. It started when I got back from a trip and she stayed with friends.
Talked about her strange behavior here: http://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/depressed
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awww, yeah you have a lot going on...maybe shes adjusting to being back. How does she interact with the other dogs when you arent near by, is she ok?
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hm I'm not sure honestly. I'm usually always around when she's around other dogs (on walks, at the park, going to friend's houses). But if I'm out of sight she still acts like that.
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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I still think she is just feeling very insecure. It looks to me as if she is warning the other dog not to mess with her.This tends to be a behavior from fear not aggression.An aggressive dog will go right into the other dogs space not warn them off. I would try to increase her opportunities to just go on non-threatening (no face to face stuff) walks with other dogs. That is one thing classes will do but you can also organize these activities. After some non-confrontational walks she may begin to see that other dogs are not a threat.
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Permalink Reply by Yuki & Ellie on
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Perhaps something happened to Appa while she was staying with your friend? For example, a dog played with her too roughly, not respecting her personal space, or was acting aggressive or overly dominant? If that's when the change occurred, then there must be something that happened. I would definitely recommend taking her to a trainer/behaviorist to address the problem before it escalates into something more than just growling.
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Thanks all for your input and advice! I definitely appreciate it.
The vet today said pretty much the same things you guys are saying. That a) sometimes corgi-butts are a little nippy/short with other dogs and it doesn't surprise her much when she hears that about a corgi. b) she could in fact be jealous since I was away so long and just not want me to share my attention with any other dogs c)as long as she's not like that with people and doesn't attack a dog just discourage the behavior as much as possible and try to get her to interact with other dogs slowly.
Plus--Oliver (the other dog in that video) IS annoying. I don't even like him very much, lol. So maybe Appa isn't acting that out of character. Maybe even she's picking up on the fact that he annoys me. Think I'm going to try to get her together with some of her doggie friends (that i know she likes) for a walk around the park or something tomorrow.
Thanks again!
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Permalink Reply by Jane on
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She seems worried/insecure to me. I know you said there's been a lot of changes in your household recently so I'd just give her some time. Maybe take her out on some one-on-one excursions to boost her confidence a bit.
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Permalink Reply by Tomahawk and Fences on
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If that doggy is the type to just run up to a random dog's face and get up into their business, then I can understand Appa giving a warning before he rudely invades her space. You've seen Fences, she doesn't tolerate dogs running right up to her and smelling every inch of her body. I think overly excited dogs may get her nervous, and that may just be the case with Appa too. Hopefully letting her play with calmer dogs will help her feel more at ease.
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Yeah--he's part Jack Russel so he does this almost..cat move alternating his paws in the air/towards her sometimes. I know he's trying to play but...it would annoy me too.
I took them on a walk together yesterday and that DID seem to help, Bev. Thanks for that advice. She still growled at him when he would try to paw at her but they ended up sharing his bed and napping for a while. So...progress, for sure.
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