InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Puppy and Dog Basics Forumhttp://forums.puppyanddogbasics.com/webmaster@puppyanddogbasics.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 19:51:39 GMT20http://forums.puppyanddogbasics.com/Topic145-13-1.aspxi have a 5 year old chocolate lab and have been looking after a 3 year old doberman for the past 2 months. They get along fine, but I have noticed recently when I walk my chocolate lab (alone or with another dog) she has started barking at every other dog and showing aggression that was never there before. Any suggestions?Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:50:10 GMTteklamariehttp://forums.puppyanddogbasics.com/Topic73-13-1.aspxJust wanted to say to anyone out there who hasn't socialized their pet, DO IT! Not only are you saving yourself from any possible embarr***ing moments or uncertainties, but you are also doing your four-legged friend good! I enjoy taking my dogs out for walks because we usually meet up with people and their pets. My dogs just love meeting new people and other dogs and it makes me feel good to know that they aren't going to go nuts or anything. And, equally important, if you have a small dog and encounter a bigger one, don't pick up puppy! You're instilling fear in him! Let him get to know his possible new big friends. I know of a guy who has a Mini Pinscher and he lets him walk and get to know other bigger dogs -- mine for instance!Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:53:12 GMTtwomutts