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How To Keep Your Dog Away From Being Aggressive?

  • 15/09/2017
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We are taking a look at dog aggression now, of course, dog aggression is a huge topic and there's a whole range of things that can cause them to overreact. Just to let you know that aggressive behaviour is common in many dogs and level of aggression also varies with different dog kinds and their breeds.

So, what I've done today is I've put together some simple techniques and exercises that you'll find useful regardless of whether your dog is aggressive to bikes, cats, cars or other dogs but the main thing that I really want to portray in this article is a concept and it can be summed up in this famous saying “it's not what you do but it's the way that you do it” so see if you can get what I mean.

You're taking your dog on a walk around the neighbourhood when you come across another dog. All of a sudden your dog starts barking and growling in the direction of the other dog tugging at his leash and trying to lunge. He calms down only when the other dog is completely out of sight.

As a dog owner, you don't want to tolerate your dog's aggression towards other dogs. There are a couple of reasons why your dog would display aggression in this way. He is either threatened by or afraid of the other dog.

No matter the reason you can help your dog overcome this behaviour.

Here are four ways for a how to stop dog aggression towards other dogs, step by step.

Signs of Aggression in Dog:

Watch out for signs of aggression to know if your dog has an aggressive tendency towards other dogs. Look out for any growling. barking or whining towards other dogs. You will also notice that his ears are pointed forward and that he is staring the other dog directly in the eye.

Your dog's hackles may be raised and you will feel some straining on his leash. Whenever you see these symptoms present in your dog you can conclude that your dog is exhibiting signs of aggression.

Do not reward on aggressive behaviour:

A reward does not only mean giving your dog treats or telling him that he is a good dog.  When you take notice of your dog's aggressive behaviour and tell him to stop in his eyes you are simply giving him attention. He will continue doing it as long as you keep reprimanding him. Therefore the best thing that you can do is to ignore his behaviour and just avoid other dogs.

Keep calm and whenever you meet another dog try to avoid looking at the dog and the owner, this way your dog will learn that avoidance is better than confrontation.

In addition to this, do not tug on his leash when you see another dog just move away in a different direction.

He will follow three desensitize your dog to the presence of other dogs before your dog can become comfortable with other dogs trying to stay away from other dogs first. 

Desensitise Your Dog to the Presence of Other Dogs.

When you walk your dog in the park make sure that he is situated far enough away from other dogs that he will not feel threatened by them. Gradually, get closer to them while rewarding him for staying relaxed and being on his good behaviour.

When he starts to get aggressive, provide distractions such as letting your dog pick up rocks or sounding a whistle. If your dog continues to stare at another dog, pull his collar and break eye contact.

Continue in this training and reward his good behaviour until he learns to feel less threatened by other dogs.

Associate Meeting Other Dogs to Positive Things.

When your dog has gotten used to the presence of other dogs, it is time for you to associate socializing with positive things.

You can do this by letting him socialize with another dog of a passive nature. One, who will not react to your dog's aggression, fit him with a collar and an extending leash as a precaution but trying to appear as relaxed as possible since your dog can detect your anxiety.

You can also take into a training club or join other owners who are walking their dogs.

It will take some time for you to train your dog but knowing how to stop dog aggression towards others can help them feel less threatened and more relaxed. When in the company of other dogs, it will also benefit you as an owner since you will no longer worry too much about your dog's bad behaviour.

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