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by Swifteagle on 12 March 2011 - 02:03
Just wondering why is that a good sign? I am new to all this and wanting to learn more!
by sable59 on 12 March 2011 - 02:03
if yo deside you don't want that mower attacking dog. send him my way!
by Bundishep on 12 March 2011 - 03:03
by Dawn G. Bonome on 12 March 2011 - 04:03
by olskoolgsds on 12 March 2011 - 05:03
Swifteagle,
To try and answer your original question but without being there, I can only offer my opinion. Quite simply he was intimidated by this loud running thing that had potentially more power then himself. Not sure how much shyness he showed, but some aloofness, caution is reasonable. Much to risk with this great unknown.
After he has a chance to smell this thing on his terms, no intimidation of motor running etc. he sees this thing as nothing that will hurt him. His confifdence is up. You start the motor, but now he has the upper hand, he is in control because he has had a chance to see this thing as non threatening.
I see this as good all the way around. Natural at 5 months to be intimidated by this monster, but if he did not run and hide under the porch then all is good. He is willing to investigate this scarry thing and finds nothing to worry about as evidenced by his action that followed. His being willing to investigate is good, his wanting to dominate and show this thing who HE is, that is good IMO.
I put mine away cause I do not want to correct them for showing aggression, but that's me. Wish I could have seen the whole thing, learn to read what he is saying. There are different degrees of what you call shy. It sounds like it may have been more a matter of a lack of confidence to something he did not understand which is OK.
by olskoolgsds on 12 March 2011 - 05:03
by Swifteagle on 12 March 2011 - 14:03
@Bundishep
"what bothers me the most is why was the pup so shy from it in the first place?"
No really sure... I am guessing beacuse it is loud and it is moving and he is very young... not sure...
@olskoolgsds and Sable59
Nice way to explain it thank you it is clear it now...
Thank you all for taking to answer.
by Cassandra Marie on 12 March 2011 - 15:03
It sounds as though you are learning about dogs and their behaviour. You may want to consider researching the various stages that a puppy goes through as this will answer alot of your " why is my puppy doing such and such". It is not unusual for a puppy between 4-6 mons to go thru a stage where they are uncertain about new situations introduced to them. The key is to build up their bravery. Touch the item with your hand and encourage them to come and inspect it. You may want to say something like "Check it" and then throw a "big party" of praise and petting when they do touch it. I would repeat this until they come up on their own to check the item. I think it's very encouraging that your baby recovered as quickly as he did and you should be proud of him/her. It is quite common for a puppy from 4 to 6 mons to recognize that there is more to the world than just himself/herself hence the startle reflex to a new item or situation. Like a human child they need their human to show them that they are safe and in turn this builds confidence.
Thank you for your question and allowing me to share my thoughts.
by destiny4u on 13 March 2011 - 01:03
by Swifteagle on 13 March 2011 - 04:03
@ Cassandra
You are right thats what I am trying to do, learn more about the behaviour... The biggest thing for me right now is working out what is the motive for an action.
Some times people get confuse with an action thinking it is out of strengh and dominance when in fact could be just out of pure fear.
This puppy is interesting, He is very willing to go everywhere with me without fear... Yet he is quite aloof with other humans, he doesnt come to many people for a pat and if he does is only for a bit and comes back. I am exited and a bit nevours about how he is going to turn out.... I hope awesome, as I cant buy another puppy due to space and council regulations. I think he has DDR on his pedigree this could be where he gets his aloofness from.
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