subject: How to Handle an Aggressive Doberman [print this page] How to Handle an Aggressive Doberman How to Handle an Aggressive Doberman
The only time these types of behaviors are welcomed is if he's protecting you and sensing danger. A strong alpha leader will gain the trust of his dog, hence, along with good training, he will certainly never act out for any reason even in case of a false alarm. Regardless of the age of your Doberman, you'll be able to gain control over your dog and help avoid a dangerous situation by doing a few things.
Identify the Reason
Odds are, you're not dealing with an aggressive Doberman for no reason.The Reason for his actions can be determined, if you look hard enough. After yelling at him, you may find he's injured, see's someone in the bushes, or his water bowl is empty, then you regret your actions. He could have a valid reason for his behavior, even if you don't see it.
Figure out the cause and intervene, that is what you have to do. You will normally stop the behavior, if you remove the trigger.
Basic Commands
Your Doberman must understand the basic commands, in order to take control of your dog with ease. Words including "No!" and "Stop!" ought to be taught as early as possible. Always be consistent with your training and also use the same word so that your dog doesn't get confused. You cannot expect your dog to know if he is growling at somebody and you use the word "No!", then out of the blue you begin using "Stop!"
Make sure you never get mad at your dog for his protective behavior mainly because he is basically doing his job. The objective is always to control the action so your dog will stop on your command, never make him feel as though he shouldn't alert you about danger.
Socialization
Poor socialization with humans and also other dogs, may cause your Doberman to have aggressive behavior.You can have a friendly, socialized Doberman and he can still fulfill his role as a guard dog. Your dog can be nice and gentle, and still be a wonderful protector. If you don't want your Doberman attacking out of fear, be sure to socialize him.
Make sure your Doberman is around people and other dogs in various environments so he can become a self-confident and fearless dog. A Doberman will be aggressive when the situation requires it, but may also be friendly, yet alert at other times, only if he is socialized.
