How do dogs choose who to play with?
Jacynthe Bogisich
2025-06-20 10:43:07
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Dogs all have different personalities, and that extends into their decisions about which other dogs they like to play with or avoid. Dogs give each other a lot of information through body language and scents. So, even from a distance, another dog could tell your dog something about herself that your dog doesn't like. That might have to do with the other dog's aggressive or dominant personality compared to your dog's or something else entirely. Also, if your dog has had a previous negative experience with a similar dog, she might project that onto new dogs. For example, if a male German shepherd once attacked your pup, she may try to avoid all German shepherds after that. Sometimes, your dog reacts a certain way to another dog because of the presence of their owner. Your dog may feel protective of you and doesn't want you near the other dog for some reason. It could be because of the other dog's signals or just pure jealousy on the part of your dog.
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