So, Jindos and cats – a complete no-no, right? Not necessarily. Like many things in life, it depends….
There is no doubt that some feline behaviors can excite the prey drive lurking inside most dogs, including Jindos. Small, fluffy, apt to run. And some cats just can’t be happy unless they have pushed the envelope with every dog, goading and teasing it into a reaction that they know will get the dog into trouble. Yes, some cats are just that smart.
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“Disagreements” between dogs can be difficult for humans to understand. They can erupt very quickly and be difficult for owners to come to terms with and they are a significant factor in dogs being surrendered to shelters – in many cases, entirely unnecessarily. The purpose of this article is to help owners differentiate between dominance based altercations and true dog fights.
Bear in mind that although related, dominance and aggression are different behaviors. However, if dominance is not checked, it can progress to aggression, as a dog may perceive that its rough treatment of others gets it what it wants. The dog is compensating for your lack of leadership.
Article taken from Dumb Friends League, ddfl.org
The word “aggression” can refer to a range of behaviors from barking and growling, snarling and snapping, to biting and attacking. Threats of aggression are one way dogs have of communicating and are often displayed as a means of avoiding outright aggression. However, a threat (growling or snapping) may escalate to outright aggression (biting) in any given situation.
Understanding why a dog might feel the need to act aggressively, and recognizing the early signs in the dog’s body language. By Suzanne Clothier, SuzanneClothier.com
Whether we like it or not, we need to recognize that the wide range of behaviors labeled as aggression are communications from the dog to us. Dogs do not snap, snarl, growl, or bite without reason, and those reasons can range from feeling afraid to being confidently challenging. If you are able to recognize early signs of dog feeling uneasy or pressured in some way (whether you intended that response or not!), you can avoid pushing dog into feeling the need for more dramatic or more dangerous aggressive behavior.
by Kristen Edmonds (courtesy of Kristen Johnson Edmonds of Treasured k9s, Inc.)
The most unique trait of a Jindo is they are the easiest dogs in the world to house train. A Jindo will practically housetrain itself. Many owners have said that a Jindo will either be the best dog you’ve ever had or the most difficult dog you’ve ever had. New Jindo owners need to be properly prepared to fully appreciate the special characteristics of a Jindo.
A brief look at the causes of aggression, and how to begin sorting out what’s what. By Suzanne Clothier, SuzanneClothier.com
Part and parcel of canine communications are growls, snarls, snaps and even bites – even among the nicest of dogs and the mildest of breeds. We find these behaviors frightening, and sometimes don’t quite know what to do. Unfortunately, there is a widespread misunderstanding of what constitutes aggressive behavior. Very often, what is labeled as ‘aggression’ is actually a useful and meaningful communication meant to avoid any violence. And at times, we overlook the fact that should a dog feel the need to act in a threatening way (whether to people, other dogs or other animals), there is a reason.
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