by Kevin Lynch
We're all familiar with aggression in dogs. It can strike fear into small children and even adults. Some breeds are more inclined to aggression than others but there are often underlying causes of excessive aggression in dogs and your training methods will be more effective if you take these underlying causes into consideration. A well-behaved dog that you can trust in most situations is something that most pet owners prefer.
If you dog wants 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 leader. 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.
Dogs can also act aggressively because they are protecting their territory. Your dog thinks certain things are "his" including you, your home and your family. While this can be seen as a good thing in certain circumstances it can cause problems with visitors or neighbors if it gets out of control. If you dog is excessively aggressive in protecting his territory his behavior may need to be curbed.
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 starts 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 considered to be direct aggression but the dog is just acting out of fear rather than meanness.
Sometimes the aggressive behavior is misdirected. Something happens that instigates an aggressive reaction, such as a dominance or territorial issue but the dog is unable to take out his aggression on the target. He therefore will act aggressively where he is. He may start taking out his aggression on another dog or pet for no plausible reason yet something triggered his behavior. He was just not able to act on the real issue that triggered his aggression.
Sometimes aggression is 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 caused by a medical reason. That is why it is crucial to take your dog to the vet for a thorough examination to rule out any medical problems.
Spaying your female dog and neutering your male dog will usually help alleviate excessive aggression. Your training efforts will also be easier and more effective. If you are not in the business of breeding dogs, spaying and neutering is the responsible thing to do.
If you know the reasons why your dog is acting aggressively you can fit your training efforts to fit your dog and you will find success comes easier. There is usually a reason for excessive aggression in dogs. - 20511
Kevin Lynch is a specialist in (http://universitydog.com/21/aggressive-dog-behavior/) aggressive dog behavior. He lives with 3 dogs and 3 children in Phoenix, Az.
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