An especially submissive dog may also urinate to express her deference to you or to another dog.
Not exact matches
Mildly
submissive dogs wilt when scolded and need physical contact with humans for security; severely
submissive dogs try to avoid eye contact and may become fear biters,
especially if cornered or stared at by children.
He's also looking further afield and begins to explore dominant and / or
submissive behaviors
especially when interacting with other
dogs and puppies.
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company,
especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness
Submissive Low other -
dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard
dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company,
especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors and outdoors Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness
Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other -
dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained
Submissive urination is most common in puppies, but some adult
dogs submissively urinate as well,
especially those who seem to lack confidence.
Do not scowl or frown at your
dog,
especially in response to
submissive urination.
Submissive urination is done on a horizontal surface, when a
dog is anxious,
especially when approached by humans who are taller, or more dominant.
Other
dogs that are not small are not his preferred company to put it very mildly
especially if the other
dog is not
submissive.
Submissive dogs,
especially when mishandled, are often called wimps.