[NewDobyLuva]

She is now 11 months. I was walking her down the street. She was acting her normal alert self. A group of kids were saying cool dog and wanted to pet her. I said of course shes just a puppy. Right away I could see Sadie wasnt comfortable with the group of 5 kids. After about 2 minutes she growled and kinda lunged at one of the kids. I dont know if she was trying to bight or what but it scared me. Now Im scared of kids around her.
She doesnt act that way around adults but does seem like shes never completly comfortable around newer people.

Is this just something normal about Dobys? Always trying to protect? Or is it she just hasent been around enough people/kids?

Thanks

 

[NewDobyLuva]

Ya, i just dont want to always ahve to worry about her. I want her to be happy around people.

 

[NewDobyLuva]

Great advice! Thanks alot! I understand any dog/pup can act this way...im sure because of the bread its a little more common.

 

[NewDobyLuva]

Well she use to kids. I have 3 and they have freinds over all the time. Must have just been new kids and we were outside instead of the comfort of her home.

Another thing, we had about ten people over last night. She looked a little scared of them. Everyone was ignoring her and she was fine...playing with our other dog...but as soon as someone reached down at pet her (and she wasent ready) she would lower her but a kinda squirm away.
She has been around different people but I dont think she has been socialized enough. I heard someone say they should tryo to "meet 100 people in a hundred days". She deff hasnt doesnt that....id say shes on our property alot more then out meeting people or even walks.

But still, isnt it in their nature (even a little) to not be the freindliest most inviting dog. I mean our Golden Retreiver is the complete opposite...he loves everyone and wants everyone to touch him.

 

[NewDobyLuva]

Thanks for all the help. This is perfect! I will try those things.

 

[NewDobyLuva]

Thanks this is so helpfull