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Old 03-18-2005, 02:51 PM
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Re: Abused Dogs Vs. Weak Nerved Dogs

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Originally Posted by BostonRott
That's not what I'd describe as a weak nerved dog, but a dog with something mis-wired.

A weak nerved dog is the one who is suspicious of everyone they meet on the street, more so than is warranted. A weak nerved dog spooks easily in strange surroundings, is often quite soft/submissive, but will put on a front if they've learned it works.

They are stable in their household, stable with those they know and in places they know. They don't bite for no reason, but instead they over-react to perceived threats, and they do typically go through the entire display ritual.....not always, but usually.
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This was exactly how our male BYB puppy was, he had a circle of friends, who he never had to be muzzled around, he loved them dearly. But trying to introduce someone NEW, no matter male, female, how friendly, forget it.

There would be warning signs, such as posturing, mostly growling, over reacting to the smallest situations.

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