Spot Submission Issues in Dogs
Submission issues in dogs can become more serious than simply having a dog who's willing to play along with anything with little more than a sigh.
Dogs who are overly submissive not only lack confidence, which is in itself very sad but being overly submissive also displays itself in very undesirable ways. Overly submissive dogs are popular surrenders at animal shelters and dog pounds. Usually, their owners never realized that their 'problem dog' was simply overly submissive. Dogs are often punished for these behaviors. Had their owners realized that their dogs simply needed to build more confidence, they likely would have approached their dog's training much differently with much more positive results.
Instructions
1. Excitement Triggered Urination
One of the most annoying issues related to an overly submissive dog is when a dog squats down, spreads their rear legs wide and urinates. Usually upon your return into their environment. (coming home from work, walking out to their dog kennel, etc) Dogs use this to signal to one another that they are not a threat. This is a trait carried down from the wild dogs such as wolves. It is a cowardly approach to avoiding potential confrontation. This should not be either praised (awww...it's okay Fido, mama loves you. *kiss kiss*) for reassurance or punished, which will only escalate the problem.
2. Can't Hold Their Licker
Dogs who are overly submissive often seem unable to control the urge to lick. Sometimes this is licking their humans but it can also be displayed in licking their fellow dog family members, usually directly into their mouth. This behavior goes back to wolves. The low guy on the totem pole didn't just get leftovers... he got regurgitated leftovers. Their licking the mouth of their canine counterparts is begging for 'love'. This can sometimes be carried over to asking humans the same way. Just submissive instinct at this point, not that they really want anything to 'backfire' on them.
3. Crouching Tiger - Hidden Dragon
Or maybe I should say 'crouching pooch - hidden tail'. A dog who freezes and crouches down and tucks in their tail, usually averting eye contact is an overly submissive dog. Likely one who has been abused. While sad, it could be easier to overcome with confidence building than the other submission issues.
4. Rolling Over
A submissive dog may be one who rolls over instantly upon being confronted by another dog or approached by a demanding owner. This can be problematic when training a dog to walk on a leash or other hands on training. Being understanding goes a long way. Take training in smaller steps with a dog like this so you can 'set them up' to succeed and get praised.
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