| answered a question | Why does my dog hide in the corner? Hiding in the corner or under the bed is a behavior typically motivated by fear. Check for other signs that she's afraid. Is she shaking? Whimpering? Reluctant to come to you? Pay attention to specific cues. Is there anything that happens right before she goes and hides? Have any other behaviors changed? If she's comfortably hanging out in the corner or under the bed, that's probably not something to be concerned about. If she's actively exhibiting fear, try to gauge what she might be reacting to. It's possible that, if she's a rescue, some new factor in her environment that seems totally normal to you is triggering painful, scary memories for her. Sit with her, observe what's going on, and see if she comes around. Try making changes and see if she's more comfortable and starts returning to her usual patterns. Good luck! |
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| commented question | I can't tell. Aggressive playing or attacks? Ask the owners about whether they've noticed protective or possessive behavior with the younger dog, and if so, how they handle it. It could be part of his maturation process, but it sounds like the foot biting is a real problem. Start with rewarding good behavior and go from there! |