It is important that your dog gets sufficient opportunity to learn how to interact with other dogs so that he sociable without any hang-ups or inhibitions.
Introduce him to some safe adult dogs off-lead in your local park, keeping your dog on a trailing line. If he is annoying them, they should be allowed to ‘tick him off’ for any impolite behaviour, you shouldn't interfere! This will teach him his canine ‘P’s and Q’s’, and is a very important lesson for him to learn. If he has had a lack of socialisation or has had bad experiences with other dogs in the past he may retaliate or even have the first growl if this happens simply pick up his trailing line and swiftly walk in the opposite direction. Dogs need to play with their own kind every day; otherwise they can divert their energies into unacceptable (for us) behaviour. Most bad behaviour in dogs is just misdirected energy resulting from the frustration of their natural instincts.
If your dog becomes unpredictable around other dogs, simply keep him muzzled whilst off lead on a long line in the park, make sure you stay observant and in control. Use a basket muzzle (looks like a cage) as this will allow the dog to still pant & bark. If he becomes very aggressive towards other dogs you will need the help of a qualified behaviourist, details can be obtained from your vet, keeping the dog on a short lead must not be the long-term solution.
As much as we can be good play mates for our dogs we will never match the level of play two dogs can enjoy together. If you only have one dog at home try to make a consertive effort to meet up with other dogs on a daily basis. Multi-household dogs also need regular interaction with dogs outside thier own pack.
Remember if your dog develops (what humans consider to be) behavioural problems i.e. chewing furniture, destroying the garden, boisterous behaviour, barking, snapping, growling etc try taking him for an extra hours walk everyday and if possible a good run and play with another dog, you'll be surprised at the results.
