Sweet Doodle Walks Up and 'Knocks on Neighbor's Door' Whenever She Wants to Play
Dogs are social animals, and they have friendships just like humans. If you regularly walk your dog with another family or meet the same crowd at a dog park, this is very obvious—there are dogs that your dog is always excited to see, and ones that he or she is careful to avoid.
For this Doodle dog, his neighbor dog is such a great friend that he can’t help but come over to his house and knock on the door to get in every opportunity she has.
“Pita is best friends with our dog Fia and is always looking for a playdate,” reads the caption on this video of a gregarious Doodle who has no qualms about coming right up to people’s front door and asking to be let inside. She’ll even knock on the door, wait for the family to get home, or come running when she hears the car.
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“Doodles are basically little teenagers with big personalities,” says Fia’s folks.
Pita and Fia spend plenty of time together. Fia’s family dog-sits for Pita and whenever Pita goes home after her regular playdates, Fia stands at the window and watches mournfully.
They are lucky that they are so close—and that the dogs make for such great playmates.
To Dog Park or Not to Dog Park?
Dog parks are a very popular way for your canine to have some off-leash fun, but not every dog is suited for the free-for-all these venues provide. All it takes is one ill-behaved dog to ruin things for everyone, and insecure or highly sensitive dogs may respond poorly to an environment with a lot of off-leash dogs or dogs that can gang up on smaller visitors.
Before letting your dog go free at a dog park, it pays to observe for a bit and see what the vibe is. Are the dogs generally getting along or cornering new or smaller dogs in one corner? Do the sounds the dogs are making seem friendly or are they setting off warning bells?
I have taken care of foster dogs who got stressed if we so much as passed a dog park while out on our walk. Some dogs don’t play well with strangers, and that’s okay. What they need is a playdate with a dog they know.
How to Have a Successful Doggy Playdate
Some dogs are better in small groups, or only with dogs they have gotten to know over a long period of time. When introducing new dogs, it’s wise to do so on neutral territory, like a park or a yard.
Putting both dogs on leashes and introducing them in a calm, controlled environment is a good way to get your dogs to behave harmoniously together. Additionally, give the dogs treats and praise them for beaching well together. Pay attention to the dogs’ body language. Are their ears and posture relaxed or tense? Are their tails wagging or tucked? Are they making “playful” motions like lowering their front end while lifting their butts int he air and wagging their tails? Your dogs may just be ready to play together and become best friends forever.
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