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| I have a metal fence between my yard and my neighbors yard. I'm not sure what kind of dog they have but he's about 50 pounds or so. My lab is bigger but she's so friendly and not aggressive at all. Anyway, everytime both dogs are outside, my neighbor's dog runs to the fence and growls, showing teeth and sorta runs back and forth. My dog sniffs around but doesn't really do anything. Can I do anything to calm down my neighbor's dog or do I just ignore it?
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| It sounds like your neighbor's dog has some issues with aggression and/or territoriality. Could be the product of boredom or a lack of socialization. Do you know this neighbor? I'd think the best place to start would be a conversation with the owner. I wouldn't rush into having the dogs meet (just in case) but if the problem is something simple (no exercise=frustration) and your neighbor is willing to take care of his dog, then that's a start. Be careful about lashing out - might cause problems with the neighbor while making the dog even more aggressive.
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| As strange as it sounds, I don't think you really have a problem. Typically dogs get attacked by other dogs when they are showing signs of emotional imbalance. It can be fear inducing aggression or aggression inducing fear, but a balanced dog that ignores the hoopla is less likely to be attacked. Plus you said she's bigger and, being a lab, strong. I think she'll be fine even if there's a scuffle, but I don't think there will be one.
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| I'd ignore it. Your dog doesn't sound too scared, so my guess is that it's insecure barking on the other dog's part. Dogs can tell when the other one is serious, so your dog's decision to ignore it suggests that it's not really a thing. Kind of like a temper tantrum being thrown by a toddler. That might scare a dog, but a person would see it for what it is - a lot of noise but nothing to be frightened by (unless you're the one that has to deal with it!)
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| I'd ask my neighbor what the heck is wrong with his dog. If that's how he behave then your neighbor needs to get him into some training before it goes wrong. Nothing wrong with questioning his ownership skills.
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