dominant aggressive dog behavior

Dominant Aggressive Dog Behavior

In Sydney, Australia, a pitbull terrier killed a two-month-old infant while his mother was doing household chores.

In Sheung Shui, China, family members watched helplessly as eight-year-old Liu Wing-yan was attacked and killed by a Great Dane.

dominant aggressive dog behavior Many people have been frightened by the growing media reports of dog attacks, but most do not see their own dog as a threat.

Dogs may be "mans best friend," but they may also bite the hand that feeds them.

Dominant behavior of aggressive dogs is a serious behavior problem. It is a message that needs being repeated around the world: the necessity for responsible dog ownership. Dog owners have a moral obligation to learn about their dogs, if they want to keep and to handle them!

It is not a dog problem; it is a people problem!
The major cause of dog bites is the irresponsibility of dog owners.

Aggressive dominant dog behavior is the most serious behavior problem that dog owners must deal with, and it is largely preventable if the dog owner understands dog behavior and the factors that influence the development of dominant aggressive dog behavior. Knowledge of dog behavior helps to understand and prevent aggressive dog behavior.

Puppies rose in puppy mills and pet-shops where they receive very little human handling will always be fearful dogs or aggressive, especially under stressful conditions.

Environment - living conditions, no puppy socialization, excessive punishment, being attacked or frightened by an aggressive dog, being spoiled or given too much unwarranted praise by owners, being tied up and isolated from human contact or being exposed to frequent teasing by children - can also support dominant dog behavior.

The subtle signs of dominant aggressive dog behavior usually go unnoticed or are explained away until the dog bites a human. The dog owner blames the dog for biting "for no reason." These dogs frequently end up at animal shelters or are destroyed because their owners misunderstood the development of dominant dog behavior.

The first rule for preventing dominant aggressive dog behavior is to choose the right dog breed and puppy. The Rottweiler or Pitbull dog is not a suitable dog breed for a meek dog owner looking for a tough, dominant dog; the Dalmatian and the Labrador Retriever do not fit sedentary lifestyles; the Dachshund or the Shi-Tzu do not like boisterous, rowdy children, etc.
dominant dog behavior Aggression prevention includes early puppy
socialization. The puppy should be part of the family pack and should learn to accept delivery people, repairmen, and other strangers.

Please remember this, if you don't remember anything else: Once a dog has reached dominant status, punishment cannot be used to correct a dominant aggressive dog behavior!

Dominant dog behavior indicates the following symptoms:

Excessive barking;
A tendency to snarl, growl, or snap to protect food;
Over-protectiveness of possessions;
Fearfulness in new situations or around strangers;
Severe attacks on other animals, such as cats or livestock;
Attempts to mount people or other dogs;
Snapping and snarling when petted, groomed, or lifted;
Frequent attempts to chase moving objects as bicycles or cars;
Repeated escapes from home and roaming free

A professional animal behaviorist must handle treating dominant aggressive dog behavior, immediately! Contact our Behavior Center at 736440 for more information.