Ugh, so I've been trying as hard as I can to help Delta learn how to play with little dogs. She finds the need to nip at their rear ends as they run away and walk over them. I think it's because she is beginning to think of them as 'prey', like rabbits and squirrels. If Delta continues down this road, she's going to be the annoying one at the dog park and I'm not going to be able to take her there because I used to hate dogs that did this. She only does it when they are running away. I can't seem to figure out if she's being mean or just playing. And even if it is just playing, I don't want it to happen. When she does do it, I tell her Delta, no, and redirect her to a toy. But the instant she sees the little dog take off, she's after them. OIY!!!
Any comments?
Oh, and I thought I would add in... I think she's trying to find her place in the dog park, because she will have tail up, a little more aggressive play with dogs that are more timid. And I will tell her no, and she will listen and come to me. But the instant a dog that is larger and more intimidating than her comes around, she runs tail between legs. Today, there was this annoying GSD that wouldn't listen to its owners and it ran continually after Delta. Delta was so scared that she would yelp and scream when the dog was like two feet behind her. I immediately grabbed Delta and left, then came back when the boy and two girls with the GSD left.
I will also add, that I'm so glad she listens to me so well! LOL!
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