Dog doesn't play with other dogs

Lillith said:

You dog is likely dog selective. She doesn't want to play with most other dogs. That's not something that can be trained out of them, and any trainer you tells you they can is full of it.

If she can be in the presence of other dogs without issue, that's a plus. She is clearly capable of ignoring other dogs and does not wish to have an altercation. I would respect your dog's wishes and keep her away from situations where other dogs who are going to run up to her and try to play are present. Dogs do not need to interact with other dogs, and she will be perfectly fine and happier with that arrangement.

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K9luv said:

Maybe she feels nervous/fearful when other dogs intend to start play with her since she doesn't exactly know what they are doing. My pup loves to play with almost every dog if they are around eachother long enough. He will play bow. But at times the other dog (especially smaller than him) don't appreciate it so I keep away a bit to give the other dog space and encourage calm behaviour and move on. If she was my dog, I would keep social encounters with other dogs short and sweet, before they attempt to play. The more positive encounters she has, the better she will associate other dogs with happy times.

When my pup was really young, he was nervous of other pups/dogs and I was advised to do 3 second greetings and move on. It worked, now he is the one that wants to play.

I really only have him in lead when we are out, I would not appraciate any dog running up to us and charging.

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