A dog that is aggressive with people and other animals has taken on the dominant position in your relationship. Many dogs like this are very insecure and feel as though they need to protect themselves and you.
The little guy desperately needs to learn his place in your household and all other interactions.
When you teach your dog simple commands like sit, stay, down,come you are also teaching him/her that you are the authority figure and the protector. You will also have control when situations arise that could be dangerous to your pet or you and your family.
Some people say their dogs know these commands but still act aggressively. If the dog will not obey a command when not on a leash then the dog is not properly trained. A dog that only obeys when it feels like it is still taking a dominant roll. You start training on the leash and keep training until your baby knows to respond off lead. It takes some time and requires that you be consistent but it is much kinder than having to lock up your dog or continually punishing it. (Which won't work anyway)
All training should be fun for the dog. Positive reinforcement will bring the kind of results you want. Lot's of praise and small healthy treats are great motivators for your pet. |