AGGRESSION IN DOGS Dogs do not snarl or bite just for no reason ? there is always a something behind it. While that reason may not be blindingly obvious to
the handler
http://www.maillotfootballfrance.fr/kingsley-coman-maillots.html , a little understanding of dog aggressive behavior can help the owner understand.
Remember you need to always think like a dog. Retraining dogs to be more relaxed
and polite around strangers or children is possible with positive training
methods, but it takes skill and only experienced owners may possess this skill.
The responsible owner needs to recognize the early signs of aggression and act
accordingly to eliminate the behavior. Your dog could become aggressive if it: *
Snarls or nips at children or other people * The hackles stand up on the neck,
the dog shows its teeth or growls when approached or handled * Snapping,
growling and barking when defending food, treats, balls etc * Hiding behind your
legs when people approach * Nipping when playing * Stares that could last for as
long as a couple of minutes * Chases and attacks other dogs Some dog breeds,
such as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are born with a greater tendency to
become aggressive, but the problems usually only occur when the aggression is
encouraged
http://www.maillotfootballfrance.fr/paul-pogba-maillots.html , sometimes unwittingly. Early socialization with the family, children, as many
other people as possible, and other animals can reduce the odds that the dog
will become aggressive. Remember that aggression is a very serious state of
affairs and you should not rely on a book, or article. Meet with the local dog
training club or your veterinarian for advice. DOG AGGRESSION TYPES Dominance
Aggression towards humans The dog may growls, nip, or bite you or a member of
your family. This is a challenge and has been carefully thought out by the dog
previously. You need to assert your right as pack leader. Physical punishment
generally does not works as it is provocative and may very well work against
you. Assert your dominance using deep growls, strong body language
http://www.maillotfootballfrance.fr/moussa-sissoko-maillots.html , and facial expressions to reassert your pack leadership. Attach a leash to the
dog and move the dog away from human contact where it is isolated. When you
believe the dog has been sufficiently punished, release and, as always finish
with positive behavior. You must always be consistent and remember that YOU walk
through the door first, YOU eat first, YOU are the trainer; it is in this way
the handler will assert their role of pack leader. Dominance Aggression towards
other dogs Dogs need to have a hierarchy and they will live happily and
naturally within that hierarchy. When there are two or more dogs, they will
naturally sort out the ladder. You yourself must work out which dog is the Alpha
dog and treat it accordingly. This is the dog who you need to feed first, and
pat first. And any attempt to try and change the hierarchy will only create
problems. Maternal Aggression A female dog will do anything to protect her
litter; mothers do not mess around. Early socialization can help reduce the
likelihood of maternal aggression. Neutering can avoid this problem. Fearful
Aggression Fear is the most common cause of dogs biting strangers. This is most
likely to occur in dogs that did not have the opportunity to socialize with
people as pups ? once again, it is under-socialized dogs that are the problem.
Fearful pups will display submissive body language. They may hide behind
you
http://www.maillotfootballfrance.fr/lucas-digne-maillots.html , run away, or roll over to appease when they are frightened. They bite to make
the perceived threat go away. Shy, submisive pups need extra attention to boost
their self-confidence. Predatory Aggression Dogs have evolved over the centuries
to chase. They hunt, catch food etc by chasing. Some dog breeds, such as
terriers, herders, sighthounds, and scenthounds are superprimed for chasing.
Some dogs chase for fun
http://www.maillotfootballfrance.fr/steve-mandanda-maillots.html ,and some will kill at the end of the chase. This is a primitive and very basic form
of aggression and is potentially present in all dogs. Once again early
socialization and channelling your puppy?s desire for chasing into chasing after
a ball are the best ways of prevention. If the dog wants to chase cyclists,
joggers or cars, get a friend involved and when the dog chases, have the friend
squirt water from a water pistol. Its called aversion therapy and it works. Food
and Toy Aggression Never allow your dog to treat his or her food or toys as
something that nobody else can touch. Teach your pup that being touched while
eating is OK and that hands near the food bowl will not take the food away. When
you feed the dog, kneel down and, while he is eating, offer something tastier
such as a liver treat or carob piece. When the dog is used to this, put your
hand in the food bowl and
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finish the meal. The dog will learn that your presence at meal times is
something to be enjoyed. If your dog becomes persistently possessive about a
toy, take the toy away ? forever. Territorial Aggression Your home, your yard,
and your car is where your dog is the most self-confident and the dog wants to
protect these territories. Initially it will be by barking but could progress to
biting. Do you recognize these behaviors: the postie arrives on bike, makes
noise, the dog barks, the postie leaves or the rubbish collector arrives in
truck
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that fixes a problem, so it?s all-good. It has been discovered that there is
some correlation between the health of dogs and aggression. The thyroid function
could be an underlying cause of aggression in dogs that weren?t previously
aggressive and also brain tumors have also been associated with aggression.
Learned Aggression Some people like to teach their dogs to be aggressive. The
dog may then think that the owner is superman, but what about the rest of the
family, the neighbors, and friends. Teaching a dog to at.
