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Dogs can be submissive to other dogs due to their natural instincts and social hierarchy. Submissive behavior can be a way for your dog to show respect and avoid conflict with other dogs. It could also be a result of past experiences or lack of socialization. If you're concerned about your dog's behavior, it's best to consult with a professional dog trainer or behaviorist for guidance.
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Can you give a sentence for the word submissive?
the young dog was submissive to the leader of the pack
How are boxer dogs athletic?
A boxer dog is a jogger because it is a submissive dog.
Is an American Eskimo Dog very affectionate?
They can be, yes. However, American Eskimo Dogs have a very dominant personality. This can make it hard for an inexperienced or submissive owner to have a well behaving or affectionate dog.
Why might an animal be submissive to another animal?
animals are submissive to other animals and people to show their respect for the other animal or to show that they are scared of you. Dogs for instance will be submissive towards older stronger dogs as a sign of respect to show that they know the older dog is at a higher ranking to them. Dogs as an example again will crouch down if they are scared to seem as small and submissive as possible if they feel threatened to show they are scared and do now want to be hurt.
Why does your dog always growl at other dogs even when the other one is submissive?
Is just making sure he got his point across, dogs fake submission all the time. Plus dogs have moods that take time to change, wont go straight from happy or angry to normal. Generally your dog shouldn't show aggression towards other dogs, and it wont if socialized enough with other calm dogs.
Why does dogs smell each other?
Dogs smell each other to find out 'who' they are dealing with. Each dog has an individual smell. When a dog smells another dog, they find out sex (male/female), constitution (alpha-based or submissive), and health of the other dog. It is also believed that the age of the dog, possible available food resources, and kinship may be part of the results of the sniffing process. I agree very much with the last answer. When dogs smell each other they are trying to find out the dogs gender, ranking, and were they are from and even if they have a mate or not. So theres your answer!
When one dog licks another dogs mouth?
It means that they're being submissive, the dogs mouth that they're licking is the "alpha" to them, aka leader.
Can pittbulls be bad dogs?
It depends on how good or bad the nature of their training is. If pit bulls (or any other dog) were trained to be aggressive, bad, and dominant, then expect the dog to be that way. But if you train them to be sociable, friendly, loving, and submissive, then expect the dog to be good.
Why does a dog chase another dog?
Dogs are very territorial. Other than that, they are just having fun.
Why dogs lick owner's mouth?
It's a submissive gesture - acknowledging the other dog is superior. It's a 'throwback' to when dogs lived in packs. The 'Alpha male' was top-dog - all others in the pack were expected to submit to the will of the Alpha male.
What causes uncontrolled urination in dogs?
Sometimes, if the dog is overly-submissive it will pee to show that it is "weaker" than you. Also, dogs pee sometimes when they get too excited. Or, the dog could have a bladder infection. You should check it out with your vet.
What do normal dogs do?
A normal dog is a happy dog, and a happy dog is one that is submissive to his owners who make sure they are active pack leaders. Dogs vary in personality, and can range from high-energy to low-energy, so there really is no "norm" that a dog should be nor what they do. Also, what "normal" dogs do depends on the dogs' owners, since they themselves are just as varied as the dogs they own. This, there is no standard for which a normal or "normal" dog is expected to do.
