If you are interested in learning how to deal with aggression in dogs, then you should read this article. Specifically, I’m going to discuss why your dog is becoming aggressive, the main types of aggression you’re likely to see, and some valuable tips for training an aggressive dog. By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you’ll have a better understanding of why your dog is aggressive, and what you can do to fix this problem.
Firstly, we are going to discuss why your dog is behaving aggressively. Most of the time when a dog behaves aggressively, there are specific reasons why he is acting this way.
For example – if you have had your dog since he was a puppy and maybe his parents were aggressive dogs. It’s a clever idea to research your dog breeds before you chose on a specific breed, because many owners have made the mistake of bringing a dog into their home which has unchangable aggressive characteristics.
Another reason why your dog is displaying aggressive dog behavior is because your dog feels threaten by another dog or person.
Next I am going to tell you about the different types of aggression and how to identify them. There are two main kinds of aggressive dog behavior.
Here’s how you can tell the difference between them.
The first type of aggression is what I call “everyday aggression”. This type of aggression can happen often. This isn’t a major problem compared to some other potential scenarios, but you should still monitor this behavior to ensure it doesn’t become worse. The main indicators of this type of aggression are intense staring, growling and barking. You can take control of this behavior with some basic obedience training.
The second type of aggression is the worse type of aggression that you should sort out as soon as possible and maybe consider seeking professional help from a qualified aggressive dog trainer. This form of aggression can become dangerous to you, your family and anyone your dog meets if it becomes uncontrollable.
The signs you should look out for are biting, snarling, snapping, nipping at legs or heels, displaying teeth and intense staring. If this aggressive behavior is not corrected then it can lead to physical aggression such as fighting, and trying to bite.
With aggressive behavior, I would recommend you seek professional who specialises in aggressive dog training to help correct this behavior.
There are books and CDs to help you with learning the “correct” basics of obedience training for “everyday aggression”. If you have a puppy, you should start training as soon as possible before it gets too late and becomes a habit, which can be hard to break.
Here are some useful tips to use when you are training your dog.
1. Do not leave your dog unsupervised with children at any time in the training.
2. Do not keep your dog tied up outside, as this will only make the aggressive behavior worse.
3. Do not abuse or tease your dog or let anyone else do it, as this too will make the behavior worse.
You need to learn the warning signs of aggression before the aggressive behavior appears as this will be much easier for you and your dog when it comes to dealing with this behavior.
In this article I have talked about reasons why your dog is aggressive, tips on training, and the two different types of aggression. You should now be able to know how to correct this behavior before it gets out of control.