tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post2238879865992246968..comments2023-10-20T17:27:28.027+01:00Comments on Walking Barefoot in the Sand: Dog MannersJust Jess for nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250050080448577898noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-66949623731785752332011-05-08T19:23:20.913+01:002011-05-08T19:23:20.913+01:00Ushi does this with her stuffed elephant. She onl...Ushi does this with her stuffed elephant. She only does it for a couple seconds then stops. I looked it up and it is apparently a domenant thing. (don't know how though as she is quite submissive but anyway). I'm not worried as she hasn't done it to me and we haven't come into contact with other dogs much so I don't know if she'd do it to any other dogs.<br /><br />I'm sure the other dogs had their own little ways to stop him doing it though.<br /><br />How are you two getting on by the way since you came home from Leader dogs?<br /><br />Take care, xxx.Toriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233618320592371217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-51814579171913023512011-05-08T16:06:37.691+01:002011-05-08T16:06:37.691+01:00Jen: I feel your frustration. :)
Brown Dog's M...Jen: I feel your frustration. :)<br />Brown Dog's Mama: Right, re-direction of behavior. I know that, but didn't think of it. LOL Thanks as always for putting things into perspective. :) And you'r eright, people just don't know what to do with me. I tried to explain that they were playing as Glacier's altered, but that didn't help. He was mounting sideways and on the dog's head. LOL Still embarrassing, but I will try the redirecting next time. :)Just Jess for nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250050080448577898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-86050073985480534152011-05-08T01:22:14.373+01:002011-05-08T01:22:14.373+01:00Hi Y'all,
The mounting behavior in animals is...Hi Y'all,<br /><br />The mounting behavior in animals is a form of play. Young horses do it. Dogs do it and it doesn't matter the sex of the other dog. I've even seen them mount across the dog sideways or on the head. <br /><br />Having grown up on a farm, I pay this behavior no attention unless they try to do it to a human leg. <br /><br />Eventually, in neutered animals, as the dog outgrows the behavior eventually. Of course, in the case of a "whole" animal, the behavior becomes sexual.<br /><br />The average person doesn't understand their own dogs behavior, much less the behavior of dogs in a pack.<br /><br />Your only hope would be for the person with you to tell you what Glacier was doing. <br /><br />I'm surprised someone didn't offer to help you when you told him he was a service dog. Surely someone noticed you were blind and chose to ignore it. <br /><br />Sometimes when we meet handicapped people we are left at a loss as to what to say to them. Sometimes I think we are just embarrassed to mention the persons handicap. <br /><br />You have mentioned that your eyes do not focus, so I assume most people there were embarrassed to say anything, and, those that did, instead of asking how they could, or if they could help, chose to act annoyed. <br /><br />I've felt that Glacier is sensitive and shuts down easily, much like Hawk. <br /><br />If you can get someone to tell you as soon as Glacier starts this behavior, just recall him then pat him for coming. Then maybe take him off a little ways before turning him loose again. Use some sort of redirection of behavior, rather than a time out. <br /><br />Sorry this was so long.<br /><br />BrownDog's MommaFANCY the Red Standard Poodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369189341017481001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-9481442687346363412011-05-07T02:49:45.348+01:002011-05-07T02:49:45.348+01:00Kelly has this same issue with Ace and hasn't ...Kelly has this same issue with Ace and hasn't been able to find a solution, she just tries to keep him out of the dog parks. <br /><br />It's always tough to figure out ways of making sure our guides aren't causing issues for others - good luck!Brooke, Cessna, Canyon & Roguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249788764859520347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19662648.post-45506635707055617892011-05-06T10:39:40.911+01:002011-05-06T10:39:40.911+01:00OJ always does this too and it drives me crazy! I ...OJ always does this too and it drives me crazy! I don't know the answer either.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024951762128282021noreply@blogger.com