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#1 01/06/2010 1:57:45pm

Linaka
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Registered: 01/06/2010
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Socializing adult dog

I have a VERY sweet 4-yr-old whippet/shephard mix who has not been properly socialized with other dogs.  At the park she behaves anywhere between scared and a bit hostile, and she barks incessantly.  She is also very protective of me.  How can I effectively socialize her so she can play with the other dogs?  Are there too many dogs at the dog park?  Is she overwhelmed?  Thanks!

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#2 01/13/2010 12:19:32pm

Marley
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Registered: 08/31/2008
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Re: Socializing adult dog

Yes, I think she is overwhelmed.   You may want to begin socializing her with dogs you already know, maybe 1 or 2 to begin start. 

I would also avoid the park when there are a lot of dogs there, you may want to start when there are a couple.

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