My dog was bitten. How can I help her interact with other dogs?

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My dog doesn't like other dogs because she was bit in the face by another. How can I teach her to interact with other dogs? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 months and 12 days old | 23.5 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Panda! No wonder she doesn't like other dogs - this is very common after a traumatic experience like being bitten or attacked. You can help her learn to be comfortable around dogs again by using positive reinforcement to teach her that good things happen when other dogs are around. For example, you could start by carrying tasty treats with you on walks. Every time she sees another dog, praise her and give a treat. Over time, you can gradually work on getting closer and closer to other dogs (calm and friendly ones only!!), with lots of praise and rewards as long as she's doing well. If she growls or barks or seems afraid, this means that you're going too quickly - just back up to where she was comfortable and keep working. A good reward-based trainer can help you with this if you have trouble getting started - you can search for a qualified trainer in your area here: www.ccpdt.org

My dog was bitten. How can I help her interact with other dogs?

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