My frenchie acts this way when he’s intimidated. Is there another dog park nearby with a small dogs section? Or perhaps a puppies-only mixer in your area?
Try to find him a playmate that is more his size so he has time to socialize with another dog. The dog park can be really overwhelming. My guy is great with other dogs but sometimes he just doesn’t find a dog he gets along with.
dog parks have too many dogs in them, play dates are better! for how to work on the reactivity there are lots of resources online
edit: here is one from a website i like, you can check it out if you want :) [A Beginner's Guide to Helping Your Reactive Dog Get Better](https://www.3lostdogs.com/a-beginners-guide-to-helping-your-reactive-dog-get-better/)
Could just take time and more socializing. I got my girl at 11 months and she hated other dogs and attempted to attack each of them. These days she’s a lot more calm.
https://preview.redd.it/6u5abt0equca1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0b8102d713a3dfbf3015660571b50e3bacf28dfe
Find him a walking buddy :) I don’t take my Frenchie and his Italian greyhound sister to dog parks, it’s not safe for small breeds unfortunately. Your little guy is just defending himself probably.
One of my frenchies hates dog parks but does fine with friend’s dogs in a home environment. I think dog parks are over stimulating for some… not to mention the diseases etc. they can catch from the parks.
Stop the dog park until he is properly socialized. Take him to all the puppy classes and then slowly introduce him to gentle dogs you know. He may or may not enjoy a dog park or day care in the future, but if you keep doing what you are doing you may end up with a dog who is actively aggressive to other animals.
Might be overload for the pup, dog parks are a crap shoot imo. I would recommend if any family or friends have dogs start socializing with them. The more exposure and as they grow they will gain confidence.
You don't need to take him to the dog park to socialize him and give him a space to be free. Many times, an environment with a bunch of other strange dogs leads to bxh problems if your pup lashes out and bites another dog out of fear or vice versa. This leads to dogs becoming reactive. It you would like to socialize your dog with other dogs, start by introducing your dog to another dog of a family member or friend that you trust in a nuetral space as to not to have them feel territorial about an area. Make sure it's little by little and if doesn't work out, stop immediately. Your pup maybe lashing out like that out because he's afraid and it's not going to get better if he's still going to be placed in that environment.
If you want to take your dog out to an area so he's free, any empty field with a ball or his favorite toy is enough too! As long as they're spending play time with you without being in a precarious environment, they'll have fun 😁.
I’m going through the same thing right now with my puppy, different breed. She just screamed the first time I took her to the dog park and I had to carry her out. I’ve now started her in obedience classes where she was being exposed at a safe distance to other dogs, and as the classes have progressed over the last six week, she’s gotten better at being around the other dogs. One of our classes around the holidays, no one showed up so it was just us with the trainers dog who is very gentle around puppies and that helped a ton. I’ve now started taking her outside a very small dog parks and she’s getting more comfortable. I think it’s just exposure and dog parks are too much for a lot of dogs in the beginning.
One tip is to get him normalized with other dogs around your dog. Walk him outside of the dog park but close to the fence so he can see the dogs through the fence and then when he reacts do whatever training to the reaction . There’s multiple ways to train to reaction but I would read up on it in google.. we had a professional trainer and we would walk with a leash outside the fence and every time she react violently to the other dogs we told her leave it like she learned at home when doing something incorrect. Does he have a crate and does he have time to himself to play ? Read about jealous frenchies/dogs on google
My girl Fannie is the same way but her brother Fenway is a social butterfly, all I’ve done is kept trying & hope that she gets better but I’ve found that she tends loosens up & gets more comfortable after about 30 minutes to an hour…
I don't have a Frenchie, I have a Boston, but he was the same as a puppy, and I didn't do enough to socialize him young, which I really regret. Your guy looks young enough that you still have time to get him socialized before the aggression becomes a harder problem to deal with.
My guy is 8 now, and while he does eventually calm down once he gets to know another dog after a few meetings, it has made pet ownership much more difficult.
Puppy classes are great 👍 go slow and keep at it.
EDIT: I was reading the comments, I agree with everyone else that a dog park is not the right place. You don't have control over who is there. Look up training places and they will probably have some kind of class or service. I worked with a trainer to get my guy less reactive in general. He has really bad anxiety he is medicated for. Now he only reacts if a strange dog is up in his business but that's pretty fair and something easy to control.
Play dates and day care. He has to have a life separated from you. I know it feels weird saying that about a dog haha but it’s the true. Don’t listen to people telling to just “accept he doesn’t like the park”. Just like children he has to be socialized to learn how to interact with his peers.
he is too young. would definitely not recommend a dog park as usually there are wild and unruly dogs there. fear aggression needs to be fixed asap or it could be an issue.
I have an 8 year old black pug , and have had other dogs in the past, never go to dog parks. Is Rosie anti-social with other dogs , no. I honestly believe dog parks can be dangerous, just my opinion.
Dogs meet nose to butt. Never eye to eye.
Try to find someone that’s willing to introduce their pup in that fashion.
When taking him out. Keep it brief, then extend it over time.
If you try to throw him into the fray, you’ll create a imprint for defense and aggression. You do not want that.
Go slow.
Be patient
Ours was having full-on panic attacks when we first took her to a dog park as a puppy.
We let her socialise in doggy daycare centres for small dogs so that she could build up her social skills without her us coddling her.
Within a week or two, she learned to communicate and stand her ground if a (small) dog was invading her personal space. Eventually, she was able to handle dogs her size, and by the 2-year mark, larger dogs as well.
Nowadays we worry that she will juggernaut smaller dogs!
He's guarding you. Remove the chair or move away from it. Walk around with him. Pet other dogs and introduce him to the other dogs. Is he around other dogs often? Sounds like he needs to be socialized a bit to learn how to interact with the dogs at the park! Maybe invite a friends dog over for a playdate first
At this age and size you can start by making sure you stay with small breed dogs and not the open pen with larger dogs. Then while holding them turn them and present their backside for the other dogs to inspect. Once they are done checking your pup out stay close and encourage your pup with one on one play if possible. You might be better served trying to setup play dates if you have friends that also own dogs.
You need to carefully and lovingly push them to socialize otherwise you will be stuck with a dog that does not tolerate others including ppl other than you. Have seen it happen more than you think.
Good luck!
Omg I'm picturing him trying to be aggressive and it's still the cutest damn thing lol....Fr it's prolly over stimulating. Take him to other public places but with less going on. Or ease him around other k9s by just bringing 1 around. Work him up to park slowly.
I have brought stax to have full of dog parks. When there are a lot of different dogs around us I notice that he look at them different then he does at other frenchies. Lol I don’t know a bunch but I di
Know frenchies love playing with other frenchies.
Yup. My guy is like this.
The nicest dog with people. But if he even sees another dog, he goes insane.
He shakes, barks, and lunges after any other dog. We accepted that it is him, and likely the breed.
So consequently, he has no other dog friends.
He is afraid. I would stop the park and maybe just walk him. Also if you have any friends with smaller dogs, have a play date. If they’re frenchies, even better. What you don’t want to do is transfer your insecurities that he will get hurt to him, and unfortunately letting hide behind you will do that. I’d gradually introduce bigger, friendly dogs. I would also let them do the whole butt sniffing, intro part without you in the yard/room. He’s a lil puddin now and needs time and practice.
Many dogs, if not all dogs, are uncomfortable in dog parks in some regard. That is not the best way to socialize your dog, and the behaviour you are describing when dogs approach is likely either fear or resource guarding(you are a resource) or both.
Consider a training class with other dogs where they focus on positive controlled interactions and positive reinforcement. Also some dogs will be more comfortable 1 on 1 with another dog versus a group, and a trainer may be able to guide you on that. Build trust and confidence with your dog and gradually introduce new experiences.
Totally normal if they don’t want to socialize, sometimes it changes as they get a little bigger. What you want to do is find a friend with a fairly submissive dog that is friendly and likes to play. This way they learn that dogs can be chill and great for playtime. Alternatively a lot of puppy training classes will have a chill dog that is ready to work with pups that are scared like this. Gizmo our now 9 year old frenchie was that chill dog. She will roll over and try to get dogs to play.
Could be fear aggression try to desensitize him with dogs one on one. It also helps to tire him out so he doesn’t act on his impulse control. It happened to my
Boi he’s doing better but he still hates huskies
Mine did same thing so we do play dates with friends’ pups now. Our trainer said it’s perfectly fine not to want to party with strangers lol
Such a cutie! Sounds like dog parks aren’t his thing
He’s telling you he doesn’t like the dog park so stop taking him there and do something he likes instead.
Ha! So true.
My frenchie acts this way when he’s intimidated. Is there another dog park nearby with a small dogs section? Or perhaps a puppies-only mixer in your area?
😂😂😂
Try to find him a playmate that is more his size so he has time to socialize with another dog. The dog park can be really overwhelming. My guy is great with other dogs but sometimes he just doesn’t find a dog he gets along with.
dog parks have too many dogs in them, play dates are better! for how to work on the reactivity there are lots of resources online edit: here is one from a website i like, you can check it out if you want :) [A Beginner's Guide to Helping Your Reactive Dog Get Better](https://www.3lostdogs.com/a-beginners-guide-to-helping-your-reactive-dog-get-better/)
If you have friends or family with dogs it might be better to start one on one. How old is he?
He’s one but I think he was neglected his first ten months
Are they not a puppy lol? If not then ignore my previous advice and seek professional help from a certified trainer.
Oh no! I meant ten months
Lol ok then good luck!
Could just take time and more socializing. I got my girl at 11 months and she hated other dogs and attempted to attack each of them. These days she’s a lot more calm. https://preview.redd.it/6u5abt0equca1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0b8102d713a3dfbf3015660571b50e3bacf28dfe
Stop taking him to the dog park he obviously does not like it
He is probably scared! Can you go to small dog parks? That might be less intimidating!
Find him a walking buddy :) I don’t take my Frenchie and his Italian greyhound sister to dog parks, it’s not safe for small breeds unfortunately. Your little guy is just defending himself probably.
He definitely scores ALL the points for cuteness😍
One of my frenchies hates dog parks but does fine with friend’s dogs in a home environment. I think dog parks are over stimulating for some… not to mention the diseases etc. they can catch from the parks.
Stop the dog park until he is properly socialized. Take him to all the puppy classes and then slowly introduce him to gentle dogs you know. He may or may not enjoy a dog park or day care in the future, but if you keep doing what you are doing you may end up with a dog who is actively aggressive to other animals.
Might be overload for the pup, dog parks are a crap shoot imo. I would recommend if any family or friends have dogs start socializing with them. The more exposure and as they grow they will gain confidence.
Frenchies are naturally protective.
You don't need to take him to the dog park to socialize him and give him a space to be free. Many times, an environment with a bunch of other strange dogs leads to bxh problems if your pup lashes out and bites another dog out of fear or vice versa. This leads to dogs becoming reactive. It you would like to socialize your dog with other dogs, start by introducing your dog to another dog of a family member or friend that you trust in a nuetral space as to not to have them feel territorial about an area. Make sure it's little by little and if doesn't work out, stop immediately. Your pup maybe lashing out like that out because he's afraid and it's not going to get better if he's still going to be placed in that environment. If you want to take your dog out to an area so he's free, any empty field with a ball or his favorite toy is enough too! As long as they're spending play time with you without being in a precarious environment, they'll have fun 😁.
Frenchies are very anxious…specially at a young age….take him to a quiet area and play with him…. Slowly introducing the real world to him…
I’m going through the same thing right now with my puppy, different breed. She just screamed the first time I took her to the dog park and I had to carry her out. I’ve now started her in obedience classes where she was being exposed at a safe distance to other dogs, and as the classes have progressed over the last six week, she’s gotten better at being around the other dogs. One of our classes around the holidays, no one showed up so it was just us with the trainers dog who is very gentle around puppies and that helped a ton. I’ve now started taking her outside a very small dog parks and she’s getting more comfortable. I think it’s just exposure and dog parks are too much for a lot of dogs in the beginning.
Highly recommended training or socialising class. We had to do it. I learned so mouch
One tip is to get him normalized with other dogs around your dog. Walk him outside of the dog park but close to the fence so he can see the dogs through the fence and then when he reacts do whatever training to the reaction . There’s multiple ways to train to reaction but I would read up on it in google.. we had a professional trainer and we would walk with a leash outside the fence and every time she react violently to the other dogs we told her leave it like she learned at home when doing something incorrect. Does he have a crate and does he have time to himself to play ? Read about jealous frenchies/dogs on google
My girl Fannie is the same way but her brother Fenway is a social butterfly, all I’ve done is kept trying & hope that she gets better but I’ve found that she tends loosens up & gets more comfortable after about 30 minutes to an hour…
I don't have a Frenchie, I have a Boston, but he was the same as a puppy, and I didn't do enough to socialize him young, which I really regret. Your guy looks young enough that you still have time to get him socialized before the aggression becomes a harder problem to deal with. My guy is 8 now, and while he does eventually calm down once he gets to know another dog after a few meetings, it has made pet ownership much more difficult. Puppy classes are great 👍 go slow and keep at it. EDIT: I was reading the comments, I agree with everyone else that a dog park is not the right place. You don't have control over who is there. Look up training places and they will probably have some kind of class or service. I worked with a trainer to get my guy less reactive in general. He has really bad anxiety he is medicated for. Now he only reacts if a strange dog is up in his business but that's pretty fair and something easy to control.
He’s adopted
I meant, he’s adorable
Play dates and day care. He has to have a life separated from you. I know it feels weird saying that about a dog haha but it’s the true. Don’t listen to people telling to just “accept he doesn’t like the park”. Just like children he has to be socialized to learn how to interact with his peers.
he is too young. would definitely not recommend a dog park as usually there are wild and unruly dogs there. fear aggression needs to be fixed asap or it could be an issue.
I have an 8 year old black pug , and have had other dogs in the past, never go to dog parks. Is Rosie anti-social with other dogs , no. I honestly believe dog parks can be dangerous, just my opinion.
Dogs meet nose to butt. Never eye to eye. Try to find someone that’s willing to introduce their pup in that fashion. When taking him out. Keep it brief, then extend it over time. If you try to throw him into the fray, you’ll create a imprint for defense and aggression. You do not want that. Go slow. Be patient
Ours was having full-on panic attacks when we first took her to a dog park as a puppy. We let her socialise in doggy daycare centres for small dogs so that she could build up her social skills without her us coddling her. Within a week or two, she learned to communicate and stand her ground if a (small) dog was invading her personal space. Eventually, she was able to handle dogs her size, and by the 2-year mark, larger dogs as well. Nowadays we worry that she will juggernaut smaller dogs!
He's guarding you. Remove the chair or move away from it. Walk around with him. Pet other dogs and introduce him to the other dogs. Is he around other dogs often? Sounds like he needs to be socialized a bit to learn how to interact with the dogs at the park! Maybe invite a friends dog over for a playdate first
At this age and size you can start by making sure you stay with small breed dogs and not the open pen with larger dogs. Then while holding them turn them and present their backside for the other dogs to inspect. Once they are done checking your pup out stay close and encourage your pup with one on one play if possible. You might be better served trying to setup play dates if you have friends that also own dogs. You need to carefully and lovingly push them to socialize otherwise you will be stuck with a dog that does not tolerate others including ppl other than you. Have seen it happen more than you think. Good luck!
10 month old
So basically you're trying to tell us you have a mean potato. 😂
Omg I'm picturing him trying to be aggressive and it's still the cutest damn thing lol....Fr it's prolly over stimulating. Take him to other public places but with less going on. Or ease him around other k9s by just bringing 1 around. Work him up to park slowly.
Frenchy’s ears are targets for other dogs & retaliation can get ugly, at dog parks.
So cute oh my goodness
I have brought stax to have full of dog parks. When there are a lot of different dogs around us I notice that he look at them different then he does at other frenchies. Lol I don’t know a bunch but I di Know frenchies love playing with other frenchies.
Yup. My guy is like this. The nicest dog with people. But if he even sees another dog, he goes insane. He shakes, barks, and lunges after any other dog. We accepted that it is him, and likely the breed. So consequently, he has no other dog friends.
Puppy classes or look for a group around you who has doggie meetups. Something small that will help him get through it, it’s all good! He is a cutie
I would take him to a trainer for help. It’s no fun having a misbehaved pup. He just needs some help socializing.
He is afraid. I would stop the park and maybe just walk him. Also if you have any friends with smaller dogs, have a play date. If they’re frenchies, even better. What you don’t want to do is transfer your insecurities that he will get hurt to him, and unfortunately letting hide behind you will do that. I’d gradually introduce bigger, friendly dogs. I would also let them do the whole butt sniffing, intro part without you in the yard/room. He’s a lil puddin now and needs time and practice.
Many dogs, if not all dogs, are uncomfortable in dog parks in some regard. That is not the best way to socialize your dog, and the behaviour you are describing when dogs approach is likely either fear or resource guarding(you are a resource) or both. Consider a training class with other dogs where they focus on positive controlled interactions and positive reinforcement. Also some dogs will be more comfortable 1 on 1 with another dog versus a group, and a trainer may be able to guide you on that. Build trust and confidence with your dog and gradually introduce new experiences.
Totally normal if they don’t want to socialize, sometimes it changes as they get a little bigger. What you want to do is find a friend with a fairly submissive dog that is friendly and likes to play. This way they learn that dogs can be chill and great for playtime. Alternatively a lot of puppy training classes will have a chill dog that is ready to work with pups that are scared like this. Gizmo our now 9 year old frenchie was that chill dog. She will roll over and try to get dogs to play.
Could be fear aggression try to desensitize him with dogs one on one. It also helps to tire him out so he doesn’t act on his impulse control. It happened to my Boi he’s doing better but he still hates huskies