Submissive Behavior in Dogs

Overview and Facts

What is

• What is Submissive Behavior?
Submissive behavior can occur with some dogs, though each dog may react differently. The most common signs of overly submissive behaviors include the following.

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Causes

• Causes of Submissive Behavior
Your dog may show submissive behavior when dealing with a certain situation or thing causes them fear. There are some causes to this behavior that can be recognized. In some dogs it may be a fear of strangers, it may be fear of getting in trouble or other things that may cause this submissive behavior.

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Training Tips

How To

• Curbing Submissive Urination
Dogs normally express their submissiveness to other dogs through certain behaviour. This can include rolling over, exposing the tummy, and submissive urination.

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• Preventing Submissive Behavior
There are ways in which to help stop your dog’s submissive behavior. These actions can range from encouragement to a reward system. Determining which submissive behavior your dog is showing will show you how to respond to it.

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