Louanne Manter wrote 07/25/2007 03:28 PM What do you make of this? #149663 - 07/25/2007 03:28 PM
Louanne Manter Webboard User Reg: 02-09-2007 Posts: 356 Loc: Maine Offline	Our pup is generally a quiet dog ... what I find interesting is this ... we'll be out for a walk or a potty break or whatever, and we'll see another animal walk by (cat, dog, skunk, whatever) and we'll just watch it. He's being good ... just sitting there watching it with me. Sometimes (but not Always) after the animal has left the area or we've left the area, then he'll bark. Last night he was out for his potty break ... and I know I heard something very close by. Could have been rabbits, raccoons, skunks, any of your garden variety in-town forager. He acted oblivious to the noise. As soon as we get inside, then he WOOFS. Any comments? Just looking for a little bit of dog psyche understanding here. Another specific, we had a loose dog running towards us. Buddy just sat there while I yelled at the dog to go home. The owner came along, called his dog back. After the dog was "gone", then Buddy barks. I just told him to be QUIET, although I suspect it was another one of his SINGLE "WOOFS". Cheers! Louanne Louanne
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Michael West wrote 07/25/2007 03:32 PM Re: What do you make of this? [Re: Louanne Manter ] #149665 - 07/25/2007 03:32 PM
Michael West Webboard User Reg: 05-23-2007 Posts: 551 Loc: Washington, USA Offline	Hm. I could be wrong here but what im thinking is this.... Your dog is very submissive so after the other animal is gone your dog barks because he feels safe and that the threat is gone your dog decides to bark and claim his territory only once he knows no one is challenging him. Now do i get a A+? C? a passing grade at least? Michael.West "Everything flows down leash"
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Louanne Manter wrote 07/25/2007 04:54 PM Re: What do you make of this? [Re: Michael West ] #149669 - 07/25/2007 04:54 PM
Louanne Manter Webboard User Reg: 02-09-2007 Posts: 356 Loc: Maine Offline	My pup is definately NOT Dog Aggressive. He is Dog Friendly, People Friendly, et cetera. We're working on being ALOOF! he he he... pretty tough for a Golden, but he's doing well ... Your reasoning sounds reasonable. I'll give you high marks... Any other comments/ideas? ttyl Louanne
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Jim Thomas wrote 07/25/2007 05:24 PM Re: What do you make of this? [Re: Louanne Manter ] #149671 - 07/25/2007 05:24 PM
Jim Thomas Webboard User Reg: 02-21-2007 Posts: 126 Loc: Ohio Offline	My thoughts were, he's doing good with the aloof thing. Still attentive, but keeping his peace. When the situation has passed, his WOOF is much the same as "Gosh, that was fun. Did I do good, Mom? How's about a treat for the good boy?" -J
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Mike Morrison wrote 07/25/2007 05:46 PM Re: What do you make of this? [Re: Jim Thomas ] #149672 - 07/25/2007 05:46 PM
Mike Morrison Webboard User Reg: 11-29-2005 Posts: 375 Loc: Houston, Texas Offline	my vote is the "you better not mess with my pack leader!" woof... Brenna
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Kathleen Heth wrote 07/25/2007 10:09 PM Re: What do you make of this? [Re: Mike Morrison ] #149687 - 07/25/2007 10:09 PM
Kathleen Heth Webboard User Reg: 12-01-2006 Posts: 88 Loc: Offline	I think his behavior is very common for a golden puppy., part of their charm. He could be saying "Hey where'd you go?"
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Bob Scott wrote 07/25/2007 10:24 PM Re: What do you make of this? [Re: Kathleen Heth ] #149691 - 07/25/2007 10:24 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	It takes a bit for the message to jump the synapse in a golden. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Sandy Moore wrote 07/26/2007 12:04 PM Re: What do you make of this? [Re: Bob Scott ] #149751 - 07/26/2007 12:04 PM
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006 Posts: 2665 Loc: AZ Offline	Quote: Old earth dog Bob Scott It takes a bit for the message to jump the synapse in a golden. :laugh: :laugh: Too cute, as is the puppy's behavior.
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