@leaderofthepacklv: Common misconceptions regarding this type of behavior. “The dog is aggressive” I’d say there’s always the potential for aggression, yes. But how the dog is handled (by guests and owners) plays a strong role in how the dog responds. “His hackles are up, that means he’s aggressive” Raised hackles are in indication of arousal, not aggression. Although raised hackles sometimes due precede aggression. “The tail is up, he is confident” Maybe in the moment, but it’s typically a facade with these dogs, and in these situations. It’s really false display of confidence due to proximity of the owner and anticipated outcomes (people go away) Remember this… Dogs use behaviors that work for them. It’s up to us to communicate: 1. What actually works and what doesn’t 2. That certain behaviors are unnecessary 3. Certain behaviors are unacceptable 4. The path to safety, comfort and peace is following our clear direction. Do you have a dog like this? Let me know in the comments.
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Tuesday 19 May 2026 20:13:43 GMT
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Vanessa :
My boy is exactly like this.
2026-05-19 21:46:44
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Holly Therrian Dexte :
Our yellow lab has been like this since we got him at 8 weeks old. He isn’t codependent though, he doesn’t follow me around at all and doesn’t cuddle with us much or at all really. He likes butt scratches and sometimes belly rubs but otherwise not very affectionate.
2026-05-20 01:13:52
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Niikole25 :
My miniature poodle is exactly like this 😭
2026-05-19 22:56:14
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Jfitz :
M gsp
2026-05-29 01:13:52
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Esther J :
This is my Samson all the way
2026-06-10 05:01:42
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Strawberry shortcake 🍰 🫶🏻😝 :
My pit/pug he is a year old every time he hears a noise he starts barking it’s like he’s afraid he gets aggressive when me specifically get “hurt” like play fighting like when my my three year-old cousin came over he bit him on the side and he had to get antibiotics to help it heal
2026-08-10 12:27:30
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🥀 Blue 🥀 :
My xl bully but he’s made much progress since we’ve been CORRECTLY working as a unit (family) in making sure the training is maintained with all members at all times, no exceptions
2026-05-25 21:34:06
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LeeAnn :
Yes!
2026-05-29 02:11:29
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bebalove267🇵🇷 :
My dogs need help lol
2026-07-12 17:20:35
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Rachel Roman :
this is literally my pup!
2026-05-20 04:58:38
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Tania Leaf :
Literally my Doberman!
2026-05-20 06:07:31
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Abbiezar slytherin :
Mine is similar but he does not back away
2026-05-20 18:04:34
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kathy seiders :
my golden retriever is like this. she does the bark and curious sniffing, will run away and definitely follows us around everywhere
2026-05-23 02:13:03
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Charlie :
Good feedback
2026-06-05 16:02:15
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Tammy Rose Anderson :
my dog is exactly like this. but is not a clingy dog and does not follow us all the time.
2026-07-18 05:45:00
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Stay-C :
Ugh….withdrawing affection is so hard for me😬
2026-06-16 14:37:07
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candicetripp :
We have 7 golden doodles.
2026-05-19 22:26:48
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Loïs :
Mijn labrador van 3 😂
2026-06-25 18:29:03
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NirdNana :
People enable anxious dogs.
2026-05-19 20:29:24
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The Dragons Alli :
I go into homes for work. as much as I love dogs, I will ignore that dog until he comes back to sniff for round two.
2026-05-19 21:13:23
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Chris Haywood :
I have a pit that I rescued when he was 1. He is anxious. He’s been to obedience training. The only thing I haven’t been able to correct is his reactivity to other dogs
2026-05-25 23:39:18
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Brianna ☀️ :
My boy is like this but instead of flight he chooses fight 😭. We’re working on it tho and made some progress.
2026-06-03 23:08:58
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Knockahoma :
Am I correct in assuming that these techniques can/should be done in puppyhood as well as a mature dog like this?
2026-06-03 18:18:36
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user8342239835547 :
What if my dog is only like this with one person? She’s terrified with no discernible reason. We assume this person smells like her cat, that’s literally all we can think of that bothers our little girl. She’s loud, but so are many others. Other people even have cats, we are just at a loss as to why she’s so reactive. The person feels insulted and I suppose I would too as an animal lover.
2026-05-30 13:39:18
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Caligirlagape :
🤚🏽I do
2026-05-23 19:49:01
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