Friday, September 28, 2012

Coping With Dog Aggression Towards Other Dogs

By Bette Gay


Dog aggression towards other dogs is a problem that pet owners may have. It should be corrected promptly to eliminate risks to the pet and to the owner. It may occur due to your pets breed, need for training or your pet may have had a bad confrontation with another animal in the past.

These behavior may start with just as simple as staring or blocking the entry of another animal. Then if your pet becomes more aggressive, he growl, lunge or even attempt to bite the one near him. When this happens, take care to convey your displeasure.

If a fight breaks out, wait and see if the animals stop by themselves. If they keep going at it, do not try and break the fight by using your body to block the two parties. After the fight, check your pet for injuries and get this treated at the vet.

As an owner, you must learn to avoid provoking situations. Keep your pet at a distance and if you want, you can purchase a muzzle or a head halter for added protection. You can take steps to give your pet some lessons on appropriate behavior.

Train your pet to concentrate on you. If you give him these lessons, then he will be easier to control in critical situations. Train him to give his attention to you even when there are animals or people around. Begin in a room with no distractions and give him treats when he follows your commands.

It is important to be calm when you are with your pet. They can easily sense your emotions and will typically have a similar reaction to the situation. This can provoke your pet and lead him to act aggressively.

If there are other animals around, then make sure that your pet does not get too close by moving to another side or simply allowing the second party to pass by. Your pet will not be so tense if there is enough distance. Another thing you can do is to block your pets view with your body or any available object.

You should also take steps to desensitize your pet from animals. Socializing will help your pet be more confident with interactive activities. If your pets behavior remains unchanged with any training or approach, then it may be time to consult a behaviorist to correct dog aggression towards other dogs.




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