How to Handle Aggressive Dog Behavior

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How to Stop Aggressive Dog Behavior

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You must enforce the rules from the moment you get your puppy to let him know what is and is not acceptable. His "hissy fits" are no exception to this practice. Be Consistent. If you don't correct the minor aggressive episodes, things will escalate until your dog becomes unpredictable and dangerous. Take action from the first day to ensure this doesn't happen. The Rules of the House

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One of the WORST things you can do when your dog becomes territorial is soothe him with petting or gentle speech. Your dog will interpret this as "Good Boy" and think of his barking, growling or snapping as appropriate behavior. Instead, apply a very stern and sharp "NO" when your dog acts this way. NEVER hit your dog. The Most Common Mistake

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Do not avoid the situations of getting too close to his food or putting your hands inside the crate. In fact, you should continuously perform these actions to push the limits of your dog's boundaries. You NEED to pronounce your status as the “Alpha Dog” of the house. He needs to respect and follow YOUR lead – not the other way around. Be the Alpha Dog

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Harp on testing your dog’s reactions and always correct with the "NO" command. You may say "Good Boy" and pet your dog only if he is perfectly behaved while you are in the crate, touching his food or performing any other trigger action that normally creates a negative response. Use Positive Reinforcement

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Part of territorial behavior can stem from a dog not being properly socialized from the beginning. Don't hide your puppy. From day 1, take him around children and other adults. Socialize Your Dog

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One of the biggest criticisms to taming a dog's aggressive behavior comes from homeowners that originally bought the dog for a sense of protection. They may think: "If I make this dog TOO friendly, he won't bark or attack if an intruder ever tries to break into the house" A Popular Misconception…

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This school of thought is simply untrue. Dogs are far more instinctual than we give them credit for. Trust me, if a masked man breaks into the home in the middle of the night, your dog will know something is wrong and take a defensive stance. A Popular Misconception…

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Between the two extremes in behavior, you will be much happier having an obedient dog with a docile or playful temperament. Never encourage aggression with treats or the "Good Boy" command. I can't say this enough. The Bottom Line

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Remember, you CAN tame your dog's aggression so long as you are not accidentally encouraging it. Stay Diligent Be on the lookout from the moment the dog enters your home and guide his personality to become a trusted, loving member of the family.

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You can find a complete Step-by-Step program to taming your dog's territorial or aggressive behavior problem at my website. www.Dog-Training-Works.com Don’t let this problem get any more out of control than it already is. Take action and end your aggressive dog behavior problem today!