Why do dogs act different around other dogs?
Maxwell Weber
2025-06-05 20:19:59
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Dogs communicate with us and each other through body language and vocalisations. If your dog feels fearful or anxious around other dogs or people, they may try to hide or get away from them. They may also approach them using threatening body language to make them move away. If they really love saying hello to everyone and playing with every dog they meet, they may want to move closer. While on-lead, they might not be able to move away or closer. This can result in frustration, and their attempts to move away or to get closer can intensify. Reactive behaviour can develop due to a dog's experiences, or lack of, during puppyhood. Some dogs may lack social skills because they haven't learned appropriate boundaries, or how to communicate appropriately. Others may have had bad experiences that make them feel vulnerable when they're faced with similar situations.