slishou asked:


The neighbor’s dog (a 4? year old boxer) always watches my car as I drive by. She even runs to the other side of the car in her driveway as I pass, so she can keep watching. So I thought she was curious about me.

But I’ve walked up the driveway to pet her sometimes. Although she takes a few steps towards me, as I approach she puts her ears down and tries to make herself look small. She won’t look me in the eyes. She lets me pet her, though.

What’s up with this dog? I thought I was paying her a little attention that would help her be less bored, tied up in the driveway. Why is she afraid of me? Another neighbor walking his two pug dogs walks up the driveway and pets her, and she goes crazy.
Thank you for your answers.
I want to reassure everyone that she’s not out there all day, just for a time to give her some fresh air. Usually her family is also out in the yard while she’s out.

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