| What are the signs of “dog bullying” and how | | | | 1. A dog that is almost always happy around other |
| can you prevent your dog from being bullied by other | | | | people and dogs, but nervous and scared around the |
| dogs? | | | | “bully” dogs. |
| There are dogs out there that bully other dogs when in | | | | 3. One that is repeatedly mounted. |
| a “doggie environment”, such as a dog park, dog | | | | 3. One that is continually being taken away from his |
| daycare, or a beach area designated for dogs and | | | | toys, water, or certain spots. |
| their owners. Often, bullying takes place in large groups, | | | | 4. One that is being attacked, beaten, pinned to the |
| regardless of the size. Most of these dog bullies are of | | | | ground, and pushed around. |
| the large breed and prey on smaller dogs, although | | | | 5. One that is continually being menaced. |
| there are also smaller breeds with a strong, dominant | | | | 6. In worst cases, one that is being bitten or badly hurt. |
| personality whom bully on other dogs of all sizes. | | | | These acts are not right and should not be tolerated. |
| The next time you take your dog to the daycare, the | | | | Repeated display of these behaviors are not only |
| park, or other places where there are other dogs | | | | hurtful to your dog in a physical way, but can also be |
| around, observe how he behaves toward the other | | | | mentally damaging. |
| dogs and vice versa. Find out if your dog is being | | | | It is important to find out what is causing the |
| bullied by other dogs or if your dog is the one who | | | | harassment to occur among these dogs and put an |
| does the harassing to other dogs. | | | | end to the improper behavior. Some dogs are just real |
| Dog bullying comes in many shapes and sizes. You | | | | bullies, without any direct reason for acting that way. |
| can tell that your dog is being harassed by other dogs | | | | Keep in mind that in many cases, it only takes one bully |
| if he is being surrounded by them, ganging up on him, | | | | to rev up other dogs and follow his behavior. In this |
| jumping at his face, and growling at him, often for no | | | | case, separating the dog from the playgroup will solve |
| legitimate reason. Below are other signs of a dog that | | | | the problem. |
| is being bullied by other dogs: | | | | |