04/29/2026
Sometimes young dogs lack confidence and skills around other dogs. Should they approach slowly, should they just jump on another dog to play. Should they rush up and smell another dog all over? The decision a dog makes can have consequences. It doesn’t always go as planned.
Not all approached dogs want to meet, play, or be sniffed. A young happy go lucky dog may believe any dog is a potential playmate. Unfortunately as dogs become adults that is not always the case.
It is important to teach a young dog proper manners. To exist and be around other dogs calmly. It may turn into play and it may not.
3 dog here existing calmly, no whining, no barking, just hanging out. 🐾