How true. I own a boston terrier, and believe me if you will, he is
fairly well behaved at the dog park. He has a low tolerence with other dogs bullying him. Some others at the park find it humerous, me not so much, he will play with everyone and be the best of buds, but, when the other dog flips him over trying to smell his underside, Lazlo the bt, gets mad. He never causes any harm, he just chases the other dog away. I try to deter this behaviour by calling him over and telling him no, and that his behavior is unacceptable. It doesn't help when the other owner, is laughing histarically, and calling him over to meet my little firecracker. I love lazlo, but little dogs are so different to teach manners too. I've told my husband that we should stick to big dogs, they are easier.
Okay now you have me venting. If you were in the park and a retriever jumped up, would you encourage the dog to continue doing it?? NO, why then must you encourage my little dog to jump up even though i have gained many wrinkles and probably shortened my own life span trying to teach him NOT to jump on strangers.
Alright, sorry i went off on a rant there, I just couldn't help it. Boy did that feel good.