When You Miss Your Dog’s Signals

Is your dog acting strangely? More importantly, are you taking note of this strange behavior? It’s essential to know the signs when your dog exhibits fear, stress, or discomfort. Consequently, things can go wrong when you miss your dog’s signals.

The Scenario

Jodie has taken her dog Shiloh to watch her friends play softball. Initially, things look good for her as Shiloh is excited to be outdoors. But things start to turn awry when Jodie takes Shiloh with her into the dugout, where her friends sit for their game. Then, all of Jodie’s friends seek to pet Shiloh. He backs off repeatedly as everyone puts their hand out. Eventually, the stress overcomes him, and he bites.

The Claim

Shiloh bit Guy, who is someone Jodie knows casually but not personally. Therefore, Guy has filed a claim against Jodie for allowing her dog into the dugout while he was hanging out to play a softball game. Jodie alleges Guy reached out to pet Shiloh and made her dog uncomfortable. However, Jodie likely missed the signals in her dog’s behavior and failed to remove the stimulus causing Shiloh stress.

Takeaways

Jodie could have prevented this situation by noticing the signs in her dog’s behavior. Likewise, she should have figured out how to navigate the situation and prevent Shiloh from biting. Jodie had some friends on the team, but there were also people she was not as familiar with. Therefore, there is no protection for her when Shiloh bites someone who is merely an acquaintance. It is critical not to miss your dog’s signals.

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