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Aggressive Dog Behavior and How to Control It

Why, Puppy, WHY? What Causes Dog AggressionThere are a number of reasons behind aggressive dog behavior. First of all, aggression is actually a part of the normal behavior of dogs and in a dog’s world is used to control specific situations. The most common of these is

dominance-related aggression, which relates to territory and can happen with dogs of all breed types. Much like human beings, a dog’s behavior is highly affected by his or her past experiences. Any past traumatic experience that evokes fear and pain – such as an attack from another dog – may trigger

aggressiveness in your dog.



Dogs may become aggressive as early as 6 weeks of age, and things such as puppy biting, while cute at that age, may become out of control later on if your dog is not

properly trained. At this age, they need to be trained and socialized with other dogs. It is not advisable to take a puppy away from its litter before 8 weeks of age, and

puppies should be treated very gently. Avoid hitting and yelling as well since these actions may eventually result in the exact aggressive behavior that you don’t want to

see in your dog!

Aggressive dog behavior is caused and affected by a number of different factors, such as dog breed. Some breeds by nature are comparatively more aggressive than others. One thing that is common across different breeds, however, is that neutering your dog

reduces its chances at exhibiting aggressive behavior.


Having said that, the most important variable that can really bring out dog aggression is your

dog’s environment. Dogs under poor living conditions and/or who suffer abuse from their masters and live in fear and isolation are most

likely to become aggressive.


I’M THE BOSS… OR AM I? YOUR FIRST STEP TO CONTROLLING YOUR DOG’S AGGRESSION

If your dog’s living conditions are conditions are ‘normal’ and you’re still faced with an aggressive dog, it’s time that you learn to establish dominance and control over your pet (preferably starting at a very young age, but if they didn’t start young there’s no

better time than now) and maintain this control all throughout. You can’t just tell your dog that you’re the one in charge – you must believe in this and show it.

Much of what dogs understand about communication is through body language, and if yours says,”I’m scared!”, they’ll respond accordingly. Make sure that they respond to

your commands during feeding, walking time, and so on.


Aggressive dog behavior also comes in many forms – dog to dog aggression, leash aggression, stranger aggression, food bowl aggression… the list can go on. Dogs with

defensive-aggressive behavior may attack a person out of fear, so until you are absolutely sure that their behavior has been corrected, do not let them near small

children in particular. Small children tend to be afraid of dogs and may display fright. Dogs can sense this, and dogs that have not been properly socialized may attack

people who show fear at their presence.If their aggressiveness is out of control, it’s highly recommended that you seek advice

from a dog training specialist or your veterinarian as to how to properly and safely rehabilitate your dog. Aggressive dog behavior is dangerous but can be prevented with proper care and dog obedience training. Don’t let your dog’s aggression turn into full-blown violence. When it feels beyond your control, seek professional help. That way,

you can avoid hurting your dog, yourself, and others.


More often than not, dogs become more aggressive when they have reached their

sexual maturity, most likely after 14 months old. If this is the case, make sure that you don’t just neglect and overlook

these kinds of behavior. Like a pack leader, never reward your dog for its

ferociousness, even when your dog is displaying aggression due to fear.



Make your dog respond to your orders and control feeding and walking times to impose the

idea of putting limitations on what your dog thinks it can do. If this is not done properly, their

natural instincts of domination through aggression will come out.

Aggressive dog behavior is one of the most problematic situations a dog owner may

encounter. But take heart. The overwhelming majority of dogs with aggression issues can be trained and handled safely, even older dogs.

Remember, though, that if the problem at any point seems to be beyond your control – seek a

professional’s help immediately before the problem really escalates and potentially dire

consequences follow.


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