Most every has seen excessive aggression in dogs. It can strike fear into small children and adults alike. Some breeds are more prone to aggression than others but there are usually underlying causes of excessive aggression in dogs and your training efforts will be more effective if you take these underlying reasons into consideration. A well-behaved dog that you can trust in most situations is something that most pet owners prefer.
If you dog wishes to establish his dominance he may act aggressively. Dogs are naturally pack animals and there is always a hierarchy in the pack. When you are training your dog you need to establish yourself as the alpha dog. If your dog thinks he is the leader you will constantly have difficulties. Your dog may still act aggressively towards other dogs or animals if dominance issues are the reason why he is being aggressive.
Territorial aggression is also a frequent form of aggressive behavior. Your dog will tirelessly protect the things he perceives to be "his" including you, your home and your family. This can be a good thing but it needs to be contained or it can cause problems with neighbors and visitors. A dog that is excessively aggressive because of territorial issues is difficult to own.
Sometimes a dog will be aggressive out of fear. Your dog lashes out because something has frightened him and he does not know what else to do. Something triggers it and your dog starts growling, pulls his ears back and tucks his tail between his legs. This type of aggression is often misunderstood and thought to be direct aggression but the dog is just acting out of fear rather than meanness.
Aggressive behavior can sometimes occur for no apparent reason. However this aggression is usually misdirected. Something happens that triggers anxiety within the dog but he is not able to react to the actual reason so he lashes out on something else. This may be a reason for some inexplicable dog fights between 2 or more animals. The dog is just not able to act on the real cause.
Sometimes aggression can be caused by a biological or medical reason. For example, we all understand that a mother dog may become aggressive in an attempt to protect her litter. Less understood though is that sometimes aggression can be brought on by a medical reason. That is why it is important to take your dog to the vet for a complete examination to rule out any medical issues.
Spaying your female dog and neutering your male dog will usually help calm excessive aggression. Your training efforts will also be easier and more effective. If you are not planning to breeding dogs, spaying and neutering is the responsible thing to do.
Your training efforts to curb aggression will be more efficient if you take into consideration the reasons why your dog is being aggressive. Understanding the reasons for your dog's aggressive tendencies can help you to tailor your training methods to his needs.
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