7 Dog Behavior Tips for Aggression

7 Dog Behavior Tips for Aggression

7 Dog Behavior Tips for Aggression

My Dog Behavior Advice Story About Aggression

My dog behavior advice begins with a story...

I have two amazing retriever mixes from the same litter. I got them when they were 8 weeks old. I was used to little dogs my whole life. I didn't know anything about "alpha", being the leader or training a dog. I thought if I could get them both to use the bathroom outside I was doing great. Well, I got them crate trained and they both let me know when they had to use the bathroom.

Well, as they got bigger, their cute little "tussells" over a toy or food, weren't cute anymore. Especially, the night they were outside. Walnut, the "instigator" did something and Maple had had enough. She was going to "finish" it. It took all we had to break them up.

Afterwards, Walnut was at the emergency vet, with half of her face ripped off (that had to be stapled back together) and about 50 puncture wounds on her head. Surprisingly, Maple had hardly any marks on her at all.

Obedience training was the only choice. Maple and Walnut will be 10 years old this year. There have been no more fights or emergency room visits. I get lots of compliments everywhere I go from people saying how well behaved my dogs are. It is all because of obedience training that I learned from this life saving dog training guide.

Meanwhile here's some more tips from the guide to get you started training your dog.

The advice is to "begin at the puppy stage." Playful behavior is cute, but aggressive behavior should not be tolerated. Here are 7 tips to modify your dog's behavior.

Give rewards. Remind yourself that your dog can have anything he wants if he is prepared to work for it. Remember to reward all spontaneous good behavior.

Control the food supply. Since food is such a valued commodity, it is imperative to make your dog realize you control this valuable asset.

Ration petting. Petting, and the acknowledgment that goes with it, is a powerful reward for most dogs and as such should be rationed in the same way as food.

Ration praise. Praise can be another highly valued asset for which dominant dogs should be required to work. Praising a dog continuously dilutes the value of this otherwise much appreciated acknowledgment.

Use toys as rewards. The provision of toys is a privilege for which dominant dogs must work.

Ration games. Games are fun, and as such should be rationed. You need to initiate all activities and you decide when they are over.

Let your dog earn freedom. Freedom is one of life's privileges and with privilege comes the need for social responsibility and respect.

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