You understand aggressive dogs can be very scary. They can frighten small children and adults too. There are some breeds that are more likely to be aggressive but even so there is usually an underlying cause for aggression in dogs and finding out why your dog is aggressive can help you in your training efforts. A dog that is calm in most situations will be an easier dog to have.
Sometimes aggressive behavior is because your dog wants to establish dominance. Dogs are pack animals and there is always a hierarchy to the pack. The alpha dog is the leader and the other dogs follow suit. Proper training will establish you as the alpha dog or the leader. Do not allow your dog to think of himself as the alpha dog or you will continuouslyencounter difficulties. Even so your dog may still want to establish his dominance over other dogs or animals and this may be the cause of his dominance aggression.
Another common type of aggression in dogs is territorial aggression. Your dog will fiercely protect everything that he considers to be "his" including yourself, your home and your family. While this can be a good thing if you are threatened at some point, it can cause many problems in regular circumstances. It is seldom that a family is truly threatened and if your dog's territorial aggression is out of control it can cause problems with visitors and neighbors. Excessive territorial aggression is inappropriate behavior.
Fear can cause a dog to lash out aggressively. Something happens that frightens him and he does the only thing he knows how to do which is to start growling, pull his ears back, tuck his tail between his legs and act fierce. This is just a protective mechanism that is often misunderstood as being direct aggression but the truth is that something instigated the fear, which in turn started the aggressive behavior.
Aggressive behavior can sometimes occur for no obvious reason. However this aggression is usually misdirected. Something happens that triggers anxiety within the dog but he is unable to react to the actual stimuli so he takes it out on something else. This may be a reason for some unexplained dog fights between 2 or more animals. The dog is just not able to act on the real issue.
There can also be medical or biological issues for aggression. A mother dog will often express aggression when she is protecting her litter of puppies. This type of aggression is understandable however sometimes a medical issue could be causing excessive aggression so it is always smart to have your vet give your dog a thorough examination.
Getting your female dog spayed and your male dog neutered can slow down aggressive reactions. This can also contribute greatly to the good health of your dog. If you are not in the profession of breeding dogs it is just the responsible thing to do and it will make your aggression training easier.
Your training exercises to curb aggression will be more efficient if you take into consideration the causes why your dog is being aggressive. Understanding the reasons for your dog's aggressive tendencies can help you to tailor your training efforts to his needs. - 32404
Sometimes aggressive behavior is because your dog wants to establish dominance. Dogs are pack animals and there is always a hierarchy to the pack. The alpha dog is the leader and the other dogs follow suit. Proper training will establish you as the alpha dog or the leader. Do not allow your dog to think of himself as the alpha dog or you will continuouslyencounter difficulties. Even so your dog may still want to establish his dominance over other dogs or animals and this may be the cause of his dominance aggression.
Another common type of aggression in dogs is territorial aggression. Your dog will fiercely protect everything that he considers to be "his" including yourself, your home and your family. While this can be a good thing if you are threatened at some point, it can cause many problems in regular circumstances. It is seldom that a family is truly threatened and if your dog's territorial aggression is out of control it can cause problems with visitors and neighbors. Excessive territorial aggression is inappropriate behavior.
Fear can cause a dog to lash out aggressively. Something happens that frightens him and he does the only thing he knows how to do which is to start growling, pull his ears back, tuck his tail between his legs and act fierce. This is just a protective mechanism that is often misunderstood as being direct aggression but the truth is that something instigated the fear, which in turn started the aggressive behavior.
Aggressive behavior can sometimes occur for no obvious reason. However this aggression is usually misdirected. Something happens that triggers anxiety within the dog but he is unable to react to the actual stimuli so he takes it out on something else. This may be a reason for some unexplained dog fights between 2 or more animals. The dog is just not able to act on the real issue.
There can also be medical or biological issues for aggression. A mother dog will often express aggression when she is protecting her litter of puppies. This type of aggression is understandable however sometimes a medical issue could be causing excessive aggression so it is always smart to have your vet give your dog a thorough examination.
Getting your female dog spayed and your male dog neutered can slow down aggressive reactions. This can also contribute greatly to the good health of your dog. If you are not in the profession of breeding dogs it is just the responsible thing to do and it will make your aggression training easier.
Your training exercises to curb aggression will be more efficient if you take into consideration the causes why your dog is being aggressive. Understanding the reasons for your dog's aggressive tendencies can help you to tailor your training efforts to his needs. - 32404
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