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Will my dog ever be friendly to strangers?

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See if your dog is happy or comfortable around strangers. Dogs show their emotions through their tail and their eyes. If they are wagging their tail loosely and making friendly eye contact, they likely feel good around other people. An especially happy dog will roll over and allow you to pet its stomach.


Will my dog ever be OK with strangers?

Some dogs never learn to fully accept strangers, but you may be able to alleviate your dog's fear to some extent. Do not force your fearful dog to meet people or accept pets if it does not want them as this can sometimes lead to fear biting.

How do I get my dog to be more friendly with strangers?

As soon as you see a new person, give him a treat. Also, give him some verbal praise to show him that seeing a stranger comes with tasty benefits and attention from his human pal. Keep giving him treats as you get closer to the stranger. As long as he is calm, reward him with treats and praise.

How do I get my dog to stop being aggressive to strangers?

The best way of treating aggression towards strangers is to prevent it by socializing your dog when they are young, exposing your dog to lots of different situations and people in a safe, controlled environment, and teaching your dog that strangers are not a threat to you or him.

Can an unfriendly dog become friendly?

Aggressive Dogs and Their Social Problems Dogs should start socializing with others when they are little (between 3-14 weeks). While they are still puppies, dogs should be treated kindly by children and other dogs around them.

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