How do you deal with dog owners that don't understand dog behavior?

and get annoyed at your dogs because they play with their dogs, and sometimes one of the dogs cry, or growl, or nip.

I would say 50% of people do get that dogs play rough, and some dogs are just drama queens (one of my dogs is)



but there are other people who just don't get it, and then make a big fuss out of it.... it happens a lot with puppy owners.



What do you say to them?

I usually try to explain that dogs behave like this or that... but sometimes it's not enough.How do you deal with dog owners that don't understand dog behavior?
Say... Dogs will be Dogs..How do you deal with dog owners that don't understand dog behavior?
I'll tell them to not get a dog if they don't get dogs.... that's only when I am pissed off.
Just tell them its normal. They are ancistors of the wolves and they still have wild in their blood, they are still dogs no matter how ytou scold them or love them, they need time to get all their energy out and run around and play once and a while. Dont get angry with them; They are jsut dogs that want to live and be happy.
ok coming from experience unless baring teeth barking aggressively and biting-

there playing

:/

why dont knew dog owners freak out???

think about it.

THEY DIDNT DO THERE RESEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!

at least talk to a friend who has had dogs for a whole and knows there behavior well

you think with a new dog someone would search information on the dogs:/
Deal with them patiently. The only thing a person is born knowing is what mom's boob is for. Evey thing else needs to be learned.
You always want to keep your dog at bay with other dogs until the owner and the pup are comfortable around your dog. If they want to be fussy about who their dog plays with, then so be it. My dog has 3 girlfriends that he plays with on a regular basis. But we have other neighbors that think my dog is too rough with their dog. Oh well, I don't care, I just keep my dog away from them. If you bring your dog to a dog park where they are not leashed, then I guess thats their problem. If they don't want your dog around them, then they should remove the dog from the situration. You want to be aware of how aggressive your dog is being though. Play biting and wrestling is very different from biting hard and wanting to destroy. Take in other people's concerns and use your own judgement. Maybe pick out the dogs and owners that you and your dog enjoy playing with and have play dates with them in yours or their backyards!
I'm not exactly certain what you are asking here.



It very definitely depends on the situation.



There are many, many situations where dogs are supposed to be under control (on leash) at various forest preserves, walking down the street, etc.



In these types of situations, I will be rather forceful about TELLING the person to get their dog under control and on leash. Just because they might THINK their dog is friendly, I don't know if that's the case, or not.



Although I don't have them now, I had Rotts for over 22 years. I can't tell you the number of times that I'd be out walking my dog on leash and all of a sudden I'd have a dog come running up to mine. In those few seconds, I have to determine whether this other dog is going to be ';friendly'; or is going to attack my dog.



I've taught obedience for over 30 years. The last thing that I'd let happen on the first night of class is to have these folks simply let the 18, or so, dogs off leash to play with each other. I need to know what I'm dealing with before we go down that road.



I'll let my dogs play with others, but I still have control (not necessarily a leash) at all times.



Do you ASK these folks if it's all right for your dog to play with their dog or does it just happen?
Frankly I have more of an issue with people who let their dogs be out of control, bark and bite at my BIG dog's pasterns (wrists) or hocks (ankles). Eventually my girl may bark (which sounds like the gates of H*LL have opened) or grumble ... or if left to deal with it herself give the other dog a nice shaking (which is what she would do with a misbehaving puppy).

See my question on that subject:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>



Its probably best to try to educate those who do not understand and avoid those who do not wish to deal with your dog.
I know just what you mean. I have a Japanese Akita. A very large and powerful dog. This breed is wrongly feared but I can understand why due to there size. Anyway - My dog is always on leash unless on private land. When there dogs come running over to my dog they start shouting etc. and getting all hot and bothered. You can see the fear in their eyes but who is to blame. The owner who's dog is on leash or the owner who let's there dog off lead?

Sometimes the smaller dogs try and attack my dog and my dog protects himself. I pull him away quickly but again my dog has the right to defend himself against any breed. A labrador tried to take him out one day and my dog went beserk. The labrador learnt a valuable lesson that day. Again who is to blame? I have socialised my dog and he never starts a fight - The Akita in him never backs down from a fight.