So we went to a dog park for the first time in a long time today.
There were a few unfixed males there and one took a particular interest in indie.
It was following her around persistently and trying to hump her and sniff her bits, the lady was nice and tried to control her dog and what not but to no prevail really. I was ready to take indie home as she was getting fed up and she isn't the kind of dog to say no.
Well today indie stood up for herself! She did perfectly!
She gave off a warning growl and when the dog persisted she gave him a little snap. It was like an in the air snap. She has never ever corrected another dog or anything of the sort and I didn't know if I should reward her or not, but I said good girl and the dog backed off and we got to stay at the park a little longer
Does this mean she is growing more confident and what not? What does it really mean in Doggy terms?
Edited to add she has been given the all clear from the vet a week ago as well so pretty sure its not a health problem.
There were a few unfixed males there and one took a particular interest in indie.
It was following her around persistently and trying to hump her and sniff her bits, the lady was nice and tried to control her dog and what not but to no prevail really. I was ready to take indie home as she was getting fed up and she isn't the kind of dog to say no.
Well today indie stood up for herself! She did perfectly!
She gave off a warning growl and when the dog persisted she gave him a little snap. It was like an in the air snap. She has never ever corrected another dog or anything of the sort and I didn't know if I should reward her or not, but I said good girl and the dog backed off and we got to stay at the park a little longer
Does this mean she is growing more confident and what not? What does it really mean in Doggy terms?
Edited to add she has been given the all clear from the vet a week ago as well so pretty sure its not a health problem.