How To Stop Your Dog's Aggressive Behavior

There is a saying that goes something like "if
dogs could talk we would have the same trouble
getting along with them as we do with other
people" This somewhat amusing statement aptly
illustrates the fact that, like people, each dog
has a personality of its own. Some dogs are
naturally more aggressive than others. Some are
quicker on the uptake, whilst others are slower
to learn, requiring extra patience during
training.

Now, although some dogs have a greater tendency
to aggression, this is normally made worse in
households that, wittingly or unwittingly,
encourage the development of the dog's
aggressive behaviour. Biting unwelcome visitors
to your house may be justifiable, but biting the
postman or other members of your family or public
is certainly not acceptable. As a dog owner it is
therefore very important that you understand the
factors at play when your dog's aggression
manifests itself, in order that you may take the
necessary steps to prevent it.

There are essentially three types of aggressive
behavior in dogs, namely Dominance, Possessive
and Territorial

Dominance and Possessive Aggression

These are the most common reasons why dogs
growl at and/or bite their owners. This type of
behaviour is almost always a result of the dog's
interaction with its environment and owners. It
is essentially the dog challenging the owner for
the alpha position. If a dog is showing this type
of behaviour, then he has to be put in his place,
and that does not necessarily mean the use of
punishment or violence as this could make
matters worse. Taking the following actions
should enable the owner to reassert his or her
position as the alpha leader in the
relationship.

1. Eat your meals before your dog

2. Go through doorways first, ahead of your dog

3. Do not let your dog win in games of strength

4. Enforce your house rules consistently,
letting him know that he has rules to follow.

Territorial Aggression

This is displayed by dogs that are fiercely
overprotective. This problem can be prevented by
socializing a dog whilst he's young to break down
his suspicion of strangers. A dog should be
exposed to different people and different
environments. That way the dog will realise that
people are harmless and his territorial
aggressiveness will reduce naturally. If one is
unsure of a dog's behavior when he is taken out
in public, then the dog should be put on a
leash, and a muzzle if necessary. This is not
only to safe guard the general public but also
the dog itself.

Lastly, one should always remember that dog
aggression is a serious problem that needs to be
dealt with immediately. More often than not, dogs
that bite and injure someone are put down without
question, and the owners can find themselves
facing the full weight of the law. Therefore, if
you feel you are losing control of your dog then
you should seek professional help immediately.
However, this should not be necessary if the
owner is sensitive the fact that, like people,
dogs have different personalities and makes sure
the dog is given effective obedience training
from an early age.


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