Tolerance with other dogs - training or temperament?

I note that some dogs are more patient with dogs than others.. Where some dogs are quick to snap, others will put up with behaviors from other dogs.

Temperament or training?

Both, a good genetic background helps as does correct socialisation.

Temperament first and foremost IMO.

Yes, i'd say it's mostly down to temperament. Both Flynn and Jed i've had since pups, they've been to the same training classes, mixed with the same dogs, been socialised in the same way but Flynn has a very low tolerance level, whereas Jed is far more laid back. Flynn simply doesnt have a lot of patience when it comes to any situation, so loses patience very quickly with other dogs.

I have had several anti social dogs---most noticably Champa and my GSD Shera---I reckon it can be trained out.

However I have also known staffies I wouldn't even try with---and a JRT!

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Temperament. Jake can have a low tolerance of other dogs (depends exactly what the other dog is doing), but he has been socialised well and it has only been since he has really matured that he has become like that.

I agree that both comes into play.

It's difficult to assess how much of it belongs in either camp though as, of course, socialisation starts the minute the pup is born.

Thanks all for the interesting answers;

So for those who have/know dogs who were fine when they were young but then became intolerant, was there a trigger, do you think it was inevitable, can they be trained to respond differently? Do they seek interaction with other dogs or just tolerate it? Do they get on fine with some dogs but dislike certain others?

Kestral is also in the intolerant camp. For her there did seem to be a trigger however I suspect the behavior would have come out sooner or later anyway.

Jin was well socialised, now shes wary.

We've had 3 negative occassions;

1. My friends grandchild going into the forbidden dog room and looking Jin in a crate with a kitten. Thankfully (I guess!) , Jin was petrified rather than attacking the cat. I will never forgive this child (who has a dog of her own too)

2. Being attacked by a GSD, whereby I feared for her life and charged the GSD off just as it had rolled her. Unfortunatley, this involved shouting and horrible noise, I think Jinty suspected this was aimed at her

3. We've had terrible trouble with COLLIES charging over and nipping her bum! Now shes wary of collies, and wary of dogs heading to her bum We dont even go this park anymore to avoid these collies.

Mostly, shes fine, but shes lost confidence for sure, especially of bigger dogs. Theres collies and a GSD at our training class that are well behaved so I am hoping exposure to them will help her gain confidence.

I think I am trying to say that I believe its both, but either can be influenced by experiences - good, bad, training etc. I doubt a dog with a grumpy temperment would ever change completely but it could certainly be taught coping strategies like walking away/going to bed where other dogs aren't allowed......