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Dog aggression

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Dog Behavior Problems

Aggression

Aggression

Dog aggression has its foundation and there are different reasons that could lead to a dogs aggression.  Aggression is a normal or abnormal threat or challenge that happens as a result of combat or submission by our dog and it is a very common behavioral problems with dogs especially in companion dogs.  There are different types of aggression which includes fear, domination, inter-dog, territorial/protection, food-related e.t.c.  Aggression can occur to any dog irrespective of age or gender  and most times it happens due to fear,food,domination and other known reasons. As we all know aggression is destructive and dangerous.  There are different forms to aggression and there are different reasons for its occurrence.  There are common signs that you see with an aggressive dog and these include:

1. biting

2. Growling

3. Snarling

4. Curling lips

5. Barking

6. Snapping

7. Head and Tail up with A stare

8. head and Tail down with a withdrawn body

9. Tail Waving Frantically

10. Posturing And Lunging

on leash and aggressive

on leash and aggressive

Sometimes we might wonder at the causes of dog aggression, Some dogs are naturally aggressive but some dogs are aggressively trained way by the owners , normally dog aggression is part of the normal range of canine behavior, but in many cases it is generally influenced by the breed of the dog, sex, personal behavior,genetics and other reasons.  there are other factors for aggression which is not very common which is medical related and this could be due to pain. many a time most dogs do not become aggressive on their own but due to training or upbringing. The better way of curbing aggression is by getting a good and skilled trainer that will stop the aggression through some better techniques.  Head halter and harnesses is very useful in controlling dominant dogs. Consistency, kindness and predictability in managing aggression is critical. No matter what you do, harsh punishment or any form of punishment will not help in any way, so  try to avoid it because if you don’t it can lead to the dog being more aggressive.

Calm Dog

Calm Dog

There are ways to stop aggression in dogs:

  • Take your dog on a walk: Keep your dog on-leash and keep the leash short, so that you have total control over the dog.

  • If you see people with or without a dog approaching: Move your dog to one side of the sidewalk, keeping him as far away from the other dog as possible

  • As the dogs and people approach, watch your dog very closely for signs of aggression: If your dog looks at the person or dog coming with a death stare, give a quick tug at the leash.

  • If your dog tries to attack, give the dog a quick snap back with the leash Tell him to sit down and this is tells your dog that being calm is good and that attacking others is bad.

  • Repeat:  Repeat the same process every time a person and dog walks by your dog.

  • Reward your dog!: When your dog is able to calm down and resist the urge to attack other dogs, you can reward him with a treat, or by petting your dog by saying “Good girl or good boy”, etc. This passes a message to your dog that being calm is a good thing

  • Whenever you think that your dog is able to calm down, make a meeting between your dog and another dog.

  • Introduce your dog to adults, teenagers, or a child so that they get used to people, they need to sociable

  • Have a role model for your dog!: If your dog doesn’t know how to calm, create a scenario for your dog. Have two calm dogs meet each other and make your dog watch how they greet each other calmly by sniffing each other instead of attacking. Do the same with a calm dog and a person. This is a good way to show your dog what  is a good attitude.

Obedience Dog Training

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Dog Training Helps You And Your Pet Succeed

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Just as the bible saying goes: Train your child and he or she will give you rest so also does it apply to your dog, the way and manner in which you train your dog will decide  how much peace you will have especially when you have visitors or strangers at your home. Proper dog training is very necessary and important  for a long happy good and safe relationship with your dog, family and friends.   Make sure your dog is physically fit, mentally alert and emotionally happy anytime your dog is with you or with any other person. positive approach is the best key to a good dog training  which eventually makes life easy for you

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Most times it is always good to walk your dog, especially walking through a crowd and sometimes meeting other leached dogs and new people is a great privilege to the dog  and this voluntary and reliable method will promote a good and better relationship of mutual respect  and trust between the owner and the pet.  This positive orientation will eventually lead to a good behavior and better direction for the dog

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benefits of good training include :

1. Friendly communication and good behavior

2. following instructions

3.better response to owner and friends

4. Enriching the dogs mind to find a rewarding behavior

5. Understand the right cue especially at home and in public places

6. compassion which increases the tie between the dog and the owner

7. Good training creates a good, better and enjoyable environment for you and your dog and a proper trained dog will give you peace of mind

8. Good training creates room for  a bond between you and your dog

9. Mental exercise is what every dog needs and with good training they can think and learn at the same time

10. Gives you room  and better tool for control over your pet especially if your dog goes out of control or have behavior issue

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Obedience dog training is a very reliable and profitable experiences for you and your dog and it is very useful in many ways and this includes reinforcing your pet positively.  Positive reinforcement makes your dog realize what is right and makes them do what you want them to do,  sometimes you want to punish them for the bad that they do, but that does not show or teach them what to do on the other hand, punishment does not really help in the training process. reinforcing your dog positively can create a very good and interesting relationship between you and your pet.  Obedience dog training usually refers to the very basic training such as making the dog respond to basic commands such as : “sit”, “down”, “come”, “stay”, “Stop”, “Back up”, “Growl“, Shake”, “Shake hands”, “Stand”, “Steady”,  “Go to bed”, “Drop or drop it”, “Roll Over” E.T.C, this are all basic training which would be of benefit to you and your dog in the process.

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Training Your Dog – Best Way to Do It

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Training Your Dog In A Playful Manner

You travel often and leaving your dog is just not an option. For times that you need to transport your dog by crate, it is highly important that you train it ahead of time to save yourself frustration.  I will go into specific methods you can use to prepare yourself and your dog when interacting with other dogs, expect a calm, sedate attitude from your pet before letting them go loose. By establishing a calm demeanor in your pet, you will cause a ripple effect through the other animals as well as teaching your dog that you control the environment. This will make it easier to withdraw your dog when it is time to go.

Police dog training from 1915

Police dog training from 1915 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Training a dog to roll over is a pretty simple task, just make sure to have a few treats handy! First, have the dog lay down. Next, hold a treat on one side of his head, slowly bring the treat up over to the other side. He should follow the treat with his nose, causing him to roll his whole body over. As he rolls over say out loud, “roll over.” Repeat this until he rolls over.  Don’t get frustrated if it takes a few tries, once he learns this trick he’ll be the star of the dog park!.  Focus on making the training sessions with your dog fun. All animals behave better when they enjoy being good. Use whatever your dog likes, including toys, attention and privileges, to help make training a game and not a chore. You will probably be surprised at the type of results you get from your animal. Exercise is an important part of any dog’s training program. Animals that are restless and cooped up are more likely to act out and have difficulty following instructions. Taking your dog out for a daily walk or bringing them to a local dog part will help them.

Українська: Дресирування собак

Українська: Дресирування собак (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A good dog training tip is to always be aware of other dogs when you’re taking your dog for a walk. Some dogs are aggressive, and it’s not safe to assume that every dog owner is responsible. If you notice an aggressive or antisocial dog, keep your dog away from it. To teach your dog to sit, have him in a standing place and hold a treat in the air. Pass the treat directly above his head, moving your hand behind him. This will cause him to look up as he tries to follow your hand. When a dog does this, it is natural for them to sit. You now have the knowledge you need, to train your dog in a happy, healthy and productive way. Keep your patience, and you and your dog will discover this brings many rewards. Make sure to apply all the tips with compassion and common sense, along with consistency, and you’ll do great.

Dog sunny Day Afternoon

Dog sunny Day Afternoon (Photo credit: allert)

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Proper Dog Training – Do’s And Dont’s To getting The best from The Coaching Moment

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The Do and Do not To Getting The Best On Proper Dog Training Moment

Your friends and entire loved ones could help you to teach your brand-new pup. Getting everybody take part in Dog-training process and  teaching them how-to-crate-train-your-German-shepherd and other dogs is a good thing. German Shepherd Crate Training will assure he or she minds the home guidelines.  The younger a dog is, the easier it is to train. puppies respond the best to Training.  Teaching your dog good behavior from a young age is a great way to help it grow as a respectful pet.  One way to make sure your dog is cooperating during the training process is to know what type of treats it prefers. Giving your dog treats which he or she really enjoys when he does something right can speed up the training process. Try a variety of treats and pay close attention to your pet’s responses to narrow in on his favorite.

German Shepherd

German Shepherd

Get a puppy at ease with the sorts of steps needed to expertise with an animal medical practitioner test. Work with a delicate complete medical practitioner alongside themselves, let them understand that they will get lauded after they work appropriately. Ensure your puppy feels safe together with the foot and the teeth tests. Take into account signing up a family members aid, also, Learn about other methods of positive reinforcement, and not just offering treats. Treats do work for teaching a new behavior.  Unless you are in a dog training class, however, you are not likely to carry dog treats on you 24 hours a day. Another method of positive reinforcement is giving praise and attention through patting and hugging, and can replace the use of a treat.

training

training

One easy tip to follow when training your dog is to use your dog’s name as often as you can. If you want to have control of your dog, you have to teach him or her to respond to you. Repeat this several times daily. You must never scold your dog for running up to you when you call it by its name.  Pick a particular order expression for the puppy throughout house breaking. If you consider your dog needs to make use of the restroom outdoors, select an expression, such as “go potty”, therefore he or she recalls exactly what he’s presently there to complete.  It is not good for a puppy trained too often, it will wear it out if it has to process too much information. Puppies can only handle small amounts of training, so it is best to keep training to short but intense periods of time. He or she  may likely forget everything you teach, if you do too much at once. He or she will also look at training as a negative experience and it will be harder next time.

dog in training

dog in training

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