This morning I took Ally with me over to the fence separating my house with my neighbor's. My neighbor has 2 dogs, and one is a Labradoodle that is the sweetest thing. I knew that the dog wouldn't have a problem with Ally as I've seen her interact with cats before and she's just a sweety. I figured Ally wouldn't have a problem with the dog, because she has no problem with my dog.
I was wrong.
I held Ally and the dog (Daisy) came up to the fence wagging her tail and looking at Ally (her body language said, "Hello! Who are you? Nice to meet you.
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I started to pet Daisy and Allly IMMEDIATELY did something I've never seen her do. She started hissing and taking her claws and trying to slash at Daisy. She jumped out of my arms and onto my shoulders just screaming and hissing at Daisy showing her teeth and everything. I've never seen that type of behavior from Ally before. Daisy just stood there still wagging her tail not sure what to make of it all.
I took Ally back inside and she was making this sound like she was stressed out.
So I pet her for a while to calm her down and then put her on my bed to take a nap.
I assume this type of reaction is instinct? Was she scared the dog might hurt her? Or was she upset that I was showing affection to the dog instead of her?
When I left Daisy was still just standing there kind of confused. She never exhibited any aggression. Ally was the only one with a problem.
I was wrong.
I held Ally and the dog (Daisy) came up to the fence wagging her tail and looking at Ally (her body language said, "Hello! Who are you? Nice to meet you.
I started to pet Daisy and Allly IMMEDIATELY did something I've never seen her do. She started hissing and taking her claws and trying to slash at Daisy. She jumped out of my arms and onto my shoulders just screaming and hissing at Daisy showing her teeth and everything. I've never seen that type of behavior from Ally before. Daisy just stood there still wagging her tail not sure what to make of it all.
I took Ally back inside and she was making this sound like she was stressed out.
So I pet her for a while to calm her down and then put her on my bed to take a nap.
I assume this type of reaction is instinct? Was she scared the dog might hurt her? Or was she upset that I was showing affection to the dog instead of her?
When I left Daisy was still just standing there kind of confused. She never exhibited any aggression. Ally was the only one with a problem.