Is Your Dog Too Aggressive? Here"s What You Should Do
Dog aggression has many faces.
A dog maybe only aggressive towards other dogs, he maybe aggressive towards other dogs and other animals such as horses and livestock and, maybe worst of all, he maybe aggressive towards people.
Dogs can have special dislikes such as children, men, sometimes women, cyclists or joggers.
Canine aggressiveness maybe displayed in different ways.
A dog may just bark at others or menace them by growling and baring teeth.
Some dogs attack right away without delay after their announcement to do so.
Dogs maybe aggressive towards strangers but also towards members of their own family.
One such case comes to mind.
Ben was a dog who hated other dogs.
Whenever possible he would try to attack.
If another dog walked past his garden he would freak out.
This behavior continued regardless of the fact that he had been chemically neutered.
But there was something which made his owner very unhappy: Ben would turn against her if he could not get at another dog! He had severely bitten her arm several times when they were out on a walk meeting another dog he wanted to fight.
This behavior had happened with previous owners as well which was why he had been given up.
Strange enough, Ben only attacked his female owners, never men.
Ben's owner was devastated, felt helpless.
She was very frightened of her dog which is, as you will agree, the worst that can happen to a dog owner.
She tried everything, from dog school to behaviour training to energy psychology - in the end Ben had to be put to sleep because nothing could help him change his ways.
Ben's story illustrates the worst outcome if a dog is really aggressive.
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.
This heart breaking decision is never easily reached but in extreme cases of canine aggression it maybe the only option left.
Luckily most dogs who display aggressive behavior do not really mean business, they just want to threaten others.
This maybe caused by fear as in defensive aggression, by the notion that they must defend their food, it maybe a learned behavior or suchlike.
Aggressive behavior can be caused by pain due to some physical illness.
It maybe even caused by a brain tumor.
So here is rule No One if your dog turns aggressive: Have him thoroughly examined by your veterinarian.
A brain scan maybe required to rule out a tumor.
Some breeds develop a condition of sudden aggressive outbreaks.
Please talk to your vet about this as well.
If your dog starts aggressive behavior you should not let him get away with it.
Older dogs in a pack never tolerate unruly behavior and the Top Dog will always stop disrespectful behavior at once.
If your dog snaps at you, you need to snap back immediately.
Let him know that he has done something wrong.
Give him a sharp NO, put your hand over his muzzle, maybe even push him over.
Another way to do it is to push him, grab him by the chin and look deep into his eyes, telling him you will not tolerate any aggression at all.
If he growls or snaps at any person you should do this right away.
Your dog must learn that aggression towards humans is an absolute taboo.
Many dog owners think it's cute when their young dog displays a little bit of aggression towards them or other family members but let me assure you that no dog mother oe father would think it funny if their offspring did that to them.
Find a specialist on aggressive dog behavior and work with him or her.
Aggressiveness has a tendency to get worse if left unchecked and dogs can be dangerous.
Your dog may need to wear a muzzle as long as this problem prevails.
There are many reasons for a dog to display aggressive behavior, some due to illness, some caused by instinct, the wrong training, improper socialization or even in the aftermath of traumatic life events.
Whatever the reason behind it, it must not be allowed to continue and safety comes first no matter what.
If the aggressive behavior was caused by abuse and it is still tolerable, i.
e.
your dog does not really bite or attack people you may find canine trauma therapy useful.
With EFT or similar Energy Psychology methods you can free your dog from the pain and fear he suffers as a consequence of his abuse by humans.
Homeopathic remedies also have an effect on behavior problems so you might like to find a holistic animal health practitioner to help you with your pooch.
A dog maybe only aggressive towards other dogs, he maybe aggressive towards other dogs and other animals such as horses and livestock and, maybe worst of all, he maybe aggressive towards people.
Dogs can have special dislikes such as children, men, sometimes women, cyclists or joggers.
Canine aggressiveness maybe displayed in different ways.
A dog may just bark at others or menace them by growling and baring teeth.
Some dogs attack right away without delay after their announcement to do so.
Dogs maybe aggressive towards strangers but also towards members of their own family.
One such case comes to mind.
Ben was a dog who hated other dogs.
Whenever possible he would try to attack.
If another dog walked past his garden he would freak out.
This behavior continued regardless of the fact that he had been chemically neutered.
But there was something which made his owner very unhappy: Ben would turn against her if he could not get at another dog! He had severely bitten her arm several times when they were out on a walk meeting another dog he wanted to fight.
This behavior had happened with previous owners as well which was why he had been given up.
Strange enough, Ben only attacked his female owners, never men.
Ben's owner was devastated, felt helpless.
She was very frightened of her dog which is, as you will agree, the worst that can happen to a dog owner.
She tried everything, from dog school to behaviour training to energy psychology - in the end Ben had to be put to sleep because nothing could help him change his ways.
Ben's story illustrates the worst outcome if a dog is really aggressive.
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.
This heart breaking decision is never easily reached but in extreme cases of canine aggression it maybe the only option left.
Luckily most dogs who display aggressive behavior do not really mean business, they just want to threaten others.
This maybe caused by fear as in defensive aggression, by the notion that they must defend their food, it maybe a learned behavior or suchlike.
Aggressive behavior can be caused by pain due to some physical illness.
It maybe even caused by a brain tumor.
So here is rule No One if your dog turns aggressive: Have him thoroughly examined by your veterinarian.
A brain scan maybe required to rule out a tumor.
Some breeds develop a condition of sudden aggressive outbreaks.
Please talk to your vet about this as well.
If your dog starts aggressive behavior you should not let him get away with it.
Older dogs in a pack never tolerate unruly behavior and the Top Dog will always stop disrespectful behavior at once.
If your dog snaps at you, you need to snap back immediately.
Let him know that he has done something wrong.
Give him a sharp NO, put your hand over his muzzle, maybe even push him over.
Another way to do it is to push him, grab him by the chin and look deep into his eyes, telling him you will not tolerate any aggression at all.
If he growls or snaps at any person you should do this right away.
Your dog must learn that aggression towards humans is an absolute taboo.
Many dog owners think it's cute when their young dog displays a little bit of aggression towards them or other family members but let me assure you that no dog mother oe father would think it funny if their offspring did that to them.
- We must not allow our dogs to misbehave in a fashion senior dogs would find offensive or we head for real trouble.
Find a specialist on aggressive dog behavior and work with him or her.
Aggressiveness has a tendency to get worse if left unchecked and dogs can be dangerous.
Your dog may need to wear a muzzle as long as this problem prevails.
There are many reasons for a dog to display aggressive behavior, some due to illness, some caused by instinct, the wrong training, improper socialization or even in the aftermath of traumatic life events.
Whatever the reason behind it, it must not be allowed to continue and safety comes first no matter what.
If the aggressive behavior was caused by abuse and it is still tolerable, i.
e.
your dog does not really bite or attack people you may find canine trauma therapy useful.
With EFT or similar Energy Psychology methods you can free your dog from the pain and fear he suffers as a consequence of his abuse by humans.
Homeopathic remedies also have an effect on behavior problems so you might like to find a holistic animal health practitioner to help you with your pooch.