Ways And Means To Stop Dog Aggression
There are a lot of reasons for a dog to be aggressive towards other dogs. It can either be that the dog is fearful or nervous around another dog, it can also be that the dog is trying to be the more dominant dog, or it can be that the dog is trying to defend its territory.
The dog can also be taught to be aggressive by the owner rather than being socialized to the other dogs. Some dogs might also be protective of their masters and become aggressive in this manner, as well as becoming aggressive sexually.
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One way to stop dog aggression is to make sure that a dog is socialized as a puppy to other animals. Puppies should be allowed to play with other dogs that are mature and well behaved.
When this happens, they will learn the proper behavior that the older dogs have. They will also see that other dogs are okay and it is not a need to protect their owner from other animals nor is it a need to fight for their territory.
Another way to stop dog aggression when a dog starts to become aggressive is to address the issue immediately each time it happens. The dog should never be allowed to get away from this type of dangerous behavior. A head collar or muzzle can be effective while the dog is in training to stop dog aggression, but is not the solution to the problem in the long run.
Another way to stop dog aggression is by letting your dog go through strict training; this is so the dog is guided into the instructions of the owner rather than being focused on the other animal. The dog should be trained to focus on the owner so his concentration is visible and that the owner can also give commands such as sit or down even when another dog is around.
The owner should also teach himself to control his anxious feelings and behavior, as small as it might be, so that the dog does not take a nervous cue from the owner. This can help to stop dog aggression since the dog always takes its cue from the owner.
Once the dog has been trained to focus, the dog can also be distracted by being trained to look for a treat when there is another dog around. The treat can be thrown to the ground and the dog can be told to find it, thus distracting the dog from the other dog and stop the dog aggression before it starts.
dog training | Andyl Hannerl | 27 June 2009 |
