Effective Ways To Reduce Aggression In Dogs

Aggression in dogs is a problem that a lot of dog
owners face, but are not sure how to stop. There
are a number of effective ways to reduce
aggression in any dog.

You just have to learn what the effective ways
are so you can begin utilizing them immediately.
The sooner you start utilizing them the sooner
dog aggression is going to be a thing of the
past for you and your pet.

Before you begin utilizing any of the ways to
stop aggression in your dog, you have to realize
that aggression in any dog is a natural reaction
and it does not indicate a bad dog, but it is
bad behavior which you need to teach them is not
appropriate.

Now, here are the proper ways to handle
aggression in your beloved dog.

1. Socialization - This is best to do when your
dog is a puppy, but it can also be done with
older dogs that show aggression to other dogs or
people. You need to get a few of your friends
that also have dogs which are friendly together
and allow your dog to greet them.

See how your dog reacts to every person and dog
that comes into your house. When they start to
show aggression, take the dog away from the
source of their aggression and make sure you
give the command, no.

Be firm with your commands and reward them
every time they do not show aggression with
other people or dogs. Eventually they will begin
to understand that aggression will leave them
alone without a playmate and they will soon stop
this problem.

2. Counter conditioning - This works with
puppies, but it is also good for older dogs that
are showing aggression because you will be able
to control the environment in which the dog is
in so they will have a positive experience.

If your dog is aggressive to people, then you
want to have a friend that will volunteer to
help you train them to stop the aggression. For
a dog that is aggressive towards other dogs you
need to get a friend, along with their friendly
dog to help you.

You will want to get the dog in a controlled
environment such as, a quiet room in your home.
It may be smart to use a muzzle for safety,
depending on how aggressive your dog becomes
when around the source that starts this problem.


Then have them in the same room together, but
not close. You want to keep them apart for a
little while, then slowly get them closer.

When the aggression begins you need to move
them away and give them the firm command of no.
As they get closer to the dog or person and do
not show signs of aggression, you want to give
them praise and a treat to show them that this
is how you want them to act.

This does take some time, but it will be well
worth it when you and your dog can be around any
other dog or person without signs of aggression
from them.

There are many other ways that you can stop
aggression in dogs, but these are the two that
are the most effective. You can use these ways,
along with others you know or learn to help you
ensure that the aggression problem stops so you
can have the well behaved dog you want.


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