On Jun 24, 12:18*am, "Paul E. Schoen" wrote:


My own experience is limited to Muttley, and for a short time, Lucky. I have
tried to analyze what has caused Muttley on some occasions to have a go at
other dogs, and some recent experiences have helped me perhaps to get closer
to finding the answer.

Which one was Muttley? Was the German Shepard or the black (Lab?).

happy to see him interact very well with all of them, and the main thing I
noticed was his general independence and aloofness. ...
My feeling is that Muttley is just not very playful and would rather be left
alone by other dogs, so if they encroach on his comfort zone he may issue a
correction in the form of a quick bite and release. Also I think he has a
tendency to challenge a new dog with a stare, and if the other dog reacts
aggressively he will go on the offensive. So, in a sense, he does induce
other dogs to get aggressive as the OP asserts.

I think your dog is different than mine. In my case, I think my dog's
behavior is a mixture of curiosity and a bit of fear/wariness. But in
any case, what do you do? Try to avoid these types of situations
(which is difficult to do), lead him away before things get bad, or
try to have him be able to politely get by the encounter without
things getting out of hand?

Good Luck,

Matt