Sunday, May 27, 2012

Ways to deal with a dog that is aggressive.

By Steve Cote


A dog that is scared of other dogs can develop fear aggression. This fear could be a result of prior bad experiences, bad social learning or a mix of the 2.

The fear assertive dog can be very distressed when around other dogs and often responsible owners of a dog with fear Problems steer clear of public parks during peak walking times. Their dog will be on lead of there's any possibility of coming up against another dog.

This type of dog triggered aggression can become extreme. The frightened dog may accept that he needs to attack before he's attacked. To the non-professional observer there may be so sign of clear fear merely an aggressive reaction.

Fear of other dogs can be quite mild. This gentle response shown simply in a growling reaction directed at an approaching canine is managed better if other off lead dogs don't approach. Owners of afraid dogs have a mutual disappointment primarily based on off lead dogs being allowed to approach their own frightened canine. Even a mild fearful assertive reaction can develop quickly if not answered to in an acceptable manner.

An intense fear assertive reaction is really tough to cope with. The bare sight of another dog in the distance may cause an excited and regularly uncontrollable response. Barking, snarling and tries to get to the other dog may all be indicators of extreme fear aggression. For this sort of reaction it may be critical to consult a consultant in dog aggression training.

To rehabilitate a phobia assertive dog takes time and effort. Time must be spent teaching the dog that relaxation is possible around other canines. This is carried out by focusing on keeping the dog relaxed with reward and reinforcement and slowly introducing others into the area. If at any point the dog becomes alarmed or aggressive then the training program is moving too quickly and must be backtracked.




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