Aggressive Dogs - How To Train Them

How to deal with dog aggression

You've probably heard stories in the news about aggressive dogs bite or attack the children of their owners. Although these stories are sad (and confusing) should not color your opinion about dogs in general. It is important to realize that most dogs are not aggressive in nature - their aggression is often the result of environmental factors and how they handled their owners.

If your dog begins to show signs of aggression, do not assume that the only option is to put it before he hurts someone. In this article, you will learn to identify the source of aggression your dog and what to do about it.

The causes of dog aggression

While some dog breeds are more prone to aggression than others, most dogs do not exhibit aggressive behavior, unless they are encouraged to do so. One of the most common causes of dog aggression is fear. When your dog feels threatened by the presence of another dog or a stranger, who can become aggressive self-preservation. Many dogs are protective of their owners and perceived territory and display aggression toward people and animals they see as a threat.

Sometimes aggression is learned that dogs display in response to certain training methods or behavior towards them samples behavior. If you or a family member teases the dog by removing his food bowl while eating, is likely to be protective of it. If you train your dog using methods of punishment-based training, your dog can not understand why he is being punished and just learn to see it as a threat.

Dealing with aggression

The first step to deal with aggression in your dog is to identify the triggers - situations that cause your dog to be aggressive. When your dog begins to display aggressive behavior such as barking or growling, take a moment to determine what prompted behavior. A stranger walking around the house? They approached another dog to your dog while being taken for a ride? Once you have identified the trigger aggression in your dog that you can take steps to avoid situations involving the trigger element.

After identifying the trigger, you can condition your dog to respond in a different way. If your dog feels threatened by strangers entering the house, encourage your guests to "introduce" themselves to your dog when they first arrive, maybe even give him a treat to show that they are a threat . If your dog feels threatened by other animals entering the courtyard, just draw the curtains so you can not see.

Dealing with aggression in your dog can be a difficult process, but do not be discouraged. It is important to realize that aggression is something that can be boarded - you should assume that your dog's behavior is beyond the point of repair. Remember, in many cases, aggression is a conditioned response so that it is possible to condition your dog to have a different answer if you are patient and consistent in your training.