Dog Aggression

Dog Aggression and Dangerous Dog Behavior Problems

Dog aggression is a serious dog behavior problem. Dog Aggression can have its roots as a basic reaction to leash frustration. For this reason, it is important to address any lunging or barking problems immediately before those dog behavior problems escalate into full blown displays of dog aggression.

If your dog is having any dog behavior problems that show up as charging and vocalizing at other dogs or people, it is likely that without behavior modification those behaviors will become dangerous displays of dog aggression that will result in injuries to other dogs and/or people.

If your dog has bitten another dog or a person, it is a serious dog behavior problem. But if the bites did not require medical attention, now is the time to intervene before this problem dog behavior results in a serious incident. Seek training to assess how serious the problem dog behavior and dog aggression is and take steps to stop the dog aggression.

If your dog's bite has resulted in either a trip to the veterinarian's office or a person needing medical attention, your dog is considered a dangerous dog. There are still steps you can take to curb dog aggression and deal with the problem dog behavior.

The first step is to have a dog aggression test or evaluation to determine if the dog is dangerous. For a dog that has active with dog aggression but never injured a dog or person, the dog aggression test will let the owner know if the problem dog behavior is likely to escalate to a serious bite. If the dog has already bitten someone, the dog aggression test will determing how dangerous the dog attacks could be. The dog aggression test also lets you know how successful training will be in changing the problem dog behavior and dog aggression. Some dogs have temperament flaws that are triggered by the prey drive that result in dog aggression attacks.

Once owners understand what dog behavior problems they are dealing with, they can take control of the situation and the dog aggression.

Positive motivation and control are the keys to successfully training and modifying their dogs problem dog behavior. Owners learn the techniques to feel safe handling their dogs in any situation where the dog has shown dog aggression in the past.

Some owners are apprehensive about having a dog aggression test. They are frightened to learn that the dog they love very much might have a serious dog behavior problem and serious dog aggression. They are also worried that the dog aggression test will involve techniques that will traumatize and scare their dogs.

When the dog aggression test is done with a normal dog, the dog enjoys the dog aggression test and enjoys interacting with the dog handler. Only dogs with underlying temperament and dog behavior problems are triggered to show potentially dangerous dog aggression behaviors.

By addressing the dog behavior problem with knowledge and a plan, owners can experience greater control and develop a more meaningful relationship with their dog. Hiding from the reality of the dog aggression problem only results in more fearful experiences and frustration for the dog and the owner.

Take control of your dog aggression with positive training to have a happy and safe life with your dog.

Learn how to control your dog's behavior problem. The solution to dog aggression is learning the techniques to be in control and shape the dog's emotional response.

Steps to Being in Control of Dog Aggression:

Recognize there is a dog aggression behavior problem

Contact a Certified Professional Dog Trainer / CPDT

Evaluate the dog to determine if he is dangerous & determine what type of problem he is experiencing

Practice basic dog obedience commands

"No Free Lunch" Program

Change the dog's emotional state through reward-based training

Behavior modification based on timing, repetition & consistency

Learn the techniques to be in control when loose dogs are present

Once the dog owner and dog have progressed to a manageable level

and they have control over the dog aggression behaviors,
they can confidently enroll in a basic manners class.

Dog aggression is a serious and dangerous dog behavior problem. Dog aggression can start as simple dog behavior problems such as lunging and growling while on leash. These dog behavior problems can escalate into true dog aggression.

Any dog aggression problem that has a behavior problem that includes growling needs immediate intervention. Growling at people is a serious behavior problem that can't be ignored or someone will be hurt or injured.

Reward-based training is the key to changing the problem behaviors. Reward-based training is the way that the dog's emotional state in altered. When the emotional state changes, the problem behavior in changed.

Recommended Dog Training Resources & Hotlines:
K9 Aggression

Marin Humane Society
Denver Dumb Friends League

San Franciscos SPCA

Fearful Dogs