My 10 month old terrier mix has developed this habit of laying down in the street and staring at when she sees other dogs walking by. She lays with her head fully on the ground, playing cute and waiting for the other dog to notice or the parent to walk over. While this sounds cute and inviting (it is), when she gets in this mode there’s basically no treat or command that can get her out of it, which of course makes our walks somewhat long, and I feel like it definitely increases her anxiety, especially if the other dog doesn’t want to play.
Has anyone ever dealt with this behavior before? This is clearly a reactionary behavior that, while positive at face value, indicates that we need some more training work. I’m also worried about it coming off as aggressive (sometimes she just stares)
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