tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post4548235724622884027..comments2023-10-17T04:46:12.490-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of a Shiba Inu: Dog FightVihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884394637266790625noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-88676548226317472402009-12-20T22:39:39.594-05:002009-12-20T22:39:39.594-05:00it's kinda funny from my own experense i can ...it's kinda funny from my own experense i can sympathize with your dog you see i went to school with my older brother who everyone including teachers didn't like <br />when he got beat up after school he went home made up and interesting story to our mom and said he won but i ended up telling what really happened and as result our older sister took us to school<br /><br />the thing im getting at is your dog is embarrassed he got beat up and coming from a dog it's oddly cute.<br />lol....Leodjenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074975792615747250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-83949866250569093972008-07-01T00:33:00.000-04:002008-07-01T00:33:00.000-04:00You may also want to go when Loki's "dog buddies" ...You may also want to go when Loki's "dog buddies" will be around. Work with a small group of Loki "buddies" and then expand the circle.<BR/><BR/>Our dog park suggests that people remove leashes from dogs as soon as they get in the secured area of the park.<BR/><BR/>Here is our dog park website. You may find some useful information on it.<BR/><BR/>Type in: www.fordog.org <BR/>(Fair Oaks Responsible Dog Owners Group)<BR/><BR/>ShibamuttiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-89776903003840900002008-06-30T17:03:00.000-04:002008-06-30T17:03:00.000-04:00I am dealing with the socializing thing too...it's...I am dealing with the socializing thing too...it's not easy...and sometimes I dont want to take her to the dog run because she get so uncomfortable there while the other dog parents there would give me the looks...yea i wish my pup have no problem being around other dogs..hahaParhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386692254721228712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-88467921293999028352008-06-30T13:29:00.000-04:002008-06-30T13:29:00.000-04:00Thanks so much for your comments. Luckily, I do ac...Thanks so much for your comments. Luckily, I do actually have the time this summer to take him to the dog park during non-peak hours (during the workday), so I'm going to do that. They also have an area for small dogs, so that may help.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Bonnie for sharing. It's comforting to me to know that someone else has been there and successfully resolved it.Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884394637266790625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-12273982520729675022008-06-30T12:24:00.000-04:002008-06-30T12:24:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear that Loki had an issue at the park.S...Sorry to hear that Loki had an issue at the park.<BR/><BR/>Sushi and I have been there done that. <BR/><BR/>Check yourself before going to the park next time - how are YOU feeling? Are you hesitant, are you anticipating a bad incident to happen again? Dogs pick up on our vibes SO easily it's not funny. <BR/><BR/>You do need to ensure you have complete Alpha status over Loki - he needs to feel safe. If he doesn't, he thinks he needs to do the protecting. If you are tightening the leash, that will reinforce any aggressive behaviour.<BR/><BR/>Go in relaxed, pretend the incident never happened. Loki may still react, but if you intervene by showing Loki you are the protector, he will start to get the picture and relax. <BR/><BR/>The sooner you can do this, the better. I've had 2 years of getting Sushi back into the main area of a dogpark. I had to get rid of my own lack of confidence, any negative feelings or thoughts, and we are finally there. Not to say it will take YOU that long. Go when it's his best pals, a small group of dogs and explain what's happening. Hope things go better next time.Tatiana & Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797564788511595247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-63567471032600479432008-06-30T09:13:00.000-04:002008-06-30T09:13:00.000-04:00Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about the fights. I agre...Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about the fights. I agree, it is so sad & frustrating that after a lifetime of proper socialization, one incident can sort of void a lot of what's been taught. I don't think it was a mistake that you took Loki back the next day, I would have done the same thing. It didn't work out, but that's water under the bridge. Next time, if you're able to, take him at a time when there aren't a lot of other dogs, during non peak hours. I think the first step is for him to feel safe in that environment again.<BR/>In regards to keeping him on a leash inside the dog park, in my experience this has been a bad idea. I’ve seen people bring their dog in on a leash when their dog is unstable, unsocialized, scared, etc, for the protection of their own dog as well as others at the park. I think the other pups can sense that there’s a reason your dog is leashed and become curious…it’s kind of the same effect if you pick up your dog and hold him over your head. 95% of the time, the leashed dog ends up attracting even more unwanted attention or aggression. Again, this is just from my personal experience. Good luck though, please keep us updated.Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004901459591774574noreply@blogger.com