surchinmy
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Apr 19, 2004, 9:33 PM
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Re: [DoggiePuppy] Weird action.
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Hi ...
Your first issue:
When a dog does that funny dragging of it's butt ... it's usually because its anal glands are full and plugged ...
There are a pair of glands situated on either side of your dog's rectum ... these glands produce musk-like secretions, and they sometimes get plugged/stuck and become uncomfortable for your dog ...
Take your dog to a vet and ask your vet to show you how to squeeze & empty the anal glands ...
Aaaah ... the secretions can be kinda smelly ...    ...
Your second issue:
You are absolutely right ... from about 6 months, most dogs go through their 2nd so-called 'fear period' ... At this age, the dogs are like teenagers ... young adults, and becoming much more aware of the world around them - the sights, smells and surrounding them ... It is during this period (if they were still in the wild) that they learn how to be careful and wary ... Hence, the barking at strangers and at new happenings in the environment ... she is also becoming more sexually aware of other dogs ...
The most important thing during fear periods is to continue extensive socialisation ... so that the dog becomes fully familiar with things and events going on ... Continued socialisation & good exposure will teach the dog to be a confident dog ... Fears acquired by the dogs during this time, will be very ingrained and very difficult to re-condition out of.
Some breeders we know, will actually start making sudden noises ... softly & from far away at first (and as the pups get used to the noises) they start making louder noises ... eventually, they even drop pans & pots ... they will bringing strange dogs and people into their homes ... all to help condition their growing pups not to be afraid of strange people, dogs, noises or events ...
Check the threads on "fear periods" ... and do some research on the internet ...
An owner who knows how to help a dog through fear periods will have sound, steady & confident dogs ...
Cheers
(This post was edited by surchinmy on Apr 19, 2004, 9:46 PM)
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