I have a 7 month shih-tzu. Does she know the difference between a payful dog and a harmful dog?

Question

I took her with me to the laundry mat and there came a pink nose pit bull. She ran in between my legs and almost tried to disappear. Usually when there are other dogs around us she wants to go play with them. Is it possible they know the difference?

Answer 1

She may have just been intimidated by the big size difference between her and the other dog.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

~ the size could have just startled her. But yes dogs can read other dogs and animals signals just from body language. Our s**+ pups are 4 months old and when they come running into the house after a walk and are all excited they just look at our 13 yo peke and trip over each other trying to go around her. The peke gets along with them but when they are full of it she just looks at them and they know stay away.

Answer 4

yes. dogs can tell where they stand in the pecking order right away. a toy puppy facing a pit bull better know the score right away.