Advice for Curbing Aggressive Dogs

[enantiomer2000]

yeah, i didn't see any advice here..

[packmentality]

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It's the timing of what you are doing thats important. Using force against a dog acting aggressively will be counterproductive, but learning how to PROPERLY utilize leash commands before their is a issue is vital.

The leash and training collar should be used as a extension of your voice, not as punishment. I don't wait for a dog to make a mistake, then correct.., I am proactive as to directing what I want; using marker and leash correction given the dogs drive and temperament.

[packmentality]

Unfortunately, most Applied Animal behaviorist aren't dog trainers, nor have they trained dogs for a living.

While this video holds some truth, feeding your dog to distract it from showing aggression has little affect.

I agree that once establishing medical history, and handler history, one can now move towards addressing the issues, and marker training can be productive, but thinking you don't have to utilize "Negative reinforcement " ever is a sure path to failure.

[ProphetGuardian]

All dogs have aggression it is a natural part of them. Dogs need aggression in order defends themselves as well a find a meal. Only when people are involved does a dogs aggression become an issue. Aggression is only a problem when we humans say it is. We don't want are dogs to ever attack a human, but this rule often fades when a burglar breaks into are homes.

[odom602]

wow, utterly worthless...

[RPSHammond]

Has any got any advice for my little dog?. He is really aggressive towards my other dogs and it has only started since he hit 8 years old. He is arthritics and seems to always be worried and stressed. The vet believes he is 'worried about his family' He cries whenever I go near the other pets and it is not like he is lacking in attention, love or care. I tried TTouch and it helps his stress but he has physiological issues and I want to help. He is an amazing dog, I don't want to loose him.

[ProphetGuardian]

@RPSHammond I don't know your whole situation but I do know that dog who are sick, injured, or can't defend themselves will usually be very defensive. Sick or injured dogs who are more naturally dominant will often and bark at any approaching dog. While a more submissive sick or injured dog will lay down silently in a corner or someplace shielding and out of the a way of other dogs. The reason dogs act this way is because other dogs will attack them if they seem visibly weak.

[whitehorsejason]

Yeah just a bunch of talk,, no real methods. personally I think Cesar's way is the way to go. Who else show's result like him?

[Balrenn]

This video is more of an ad. It offers zero advice. How deceptive.

[veshuvnie]

I can teach my dogg to poop on command. When I say poop, it poops. When ever, where ever...

[InDogsWeTrust11]

No one is making anything up, I am speaking from experience training thousands of dogs as a professional dog trainer. And, I am speaking as someone who began training 13 years ago using aversive methods and converted-so I know both. I can train pretty much any dog to do anything without using punishment, because I know how to train (explain) it perfectly and outsmart my dog. If Positive training wasnt more effective, the thousands of dog trainers who did, would not have converted.

[falcorish]

I've met some dogs that were easy to train without using aversive techniques. I've met some that i wouldn't recommend any form of positive punishment. However, I've met those, that quite frankly, needed a little more push. When we can balance between the two sides of training, we become more able to help with the world's dog problems and make the world a better place for dogs. Instead of criticizing, why don't we learn from each other. You may find more value in their training than u think

[falcorish]

Personally I'm fed up with people on both sides of the argument trying to shut the other down. The reality is that in dog training, no matter what the philosophy or personal preference is, we must do what works. I personally believe in both sides of the spectrum, and that both have their place. We should all strive to accomplish without using negative reinforcement, but we shouldn't lower the bar just to avoid using negative stimulation.

[dehbee]

@falcorish couldnt have said it better myself. really, pat on the back for you!

[doctordoolittle2800]

Babyfood - simply pablum. Look at the title - this is typical of industry experts and especially behaviorists. Yak, yak, yak. Show us how you experts deal with true aggression - not this other stuff that isn't aggression at all. I'm tired of having to genuflect to you people with all the titles who don't know a damned thing about dealing with truly aggressive dogs. Instead of talking to people like us who have a lifetime of success at this, you flex your muscles and drive us away...

[raiders1444]

it is good to see that ppl are tryin but there is a better way to stop animal violence. STOP TRAINING THEM TO BE MEAN!!!!!

[lillybex81]

Nice to see positive reinforcement. I'm feed up of seeing people using electric shock and prong collars to "teach" the dog not to be aggressive.

[boxofsarpobjects1]

Why? shock collars and prong collars work very well when used properly.. the head collar does nothing but temporarily fix the problem when its on..then when its off you have the same problem

[poppypop148]

not to mention the pulling below the eye causes a permanent weep and sometimes droop. most guide dogs you see have that because of the head collar, trust me i've trained one.

[InDogsWeTrust11]

They only work to suppress behaviour, and as long as someone is around that instills enough fear into they may not act out aggressively.. but the underlying emotional state never changes. So No, prong and shock collars do not work. They also teach the dog that pain will come when they see the trigger and increase thier aggression more often than not.

[InDogsWeTrust11]

The majority of people that use prong or shock collars have to use them forever; but the handlers seem to crtiisize those that use reward forever. The dog is either working to earn a reward or avoid an averisve.. I would rather reward. Less side effects, better relationship, less effort.

[HowToGetFreebies]

@InDogsWeTrust11 Its not true that you have to use aversive techniques forever. Don't make things up just because you disagree with a training method.

To me, the ideal way to train is to encourage commands with rewards and proof them with compulsion.

[InDogsWeTrust11]

@HowToGetFreebies No one is making anything up, I am speaking from experience training thousands of dogs as a professional dog trainer. And, I am speaking as someone who began training 13 years ago using aversive methods and converted-so I know both. I can train pretty much any dog to do anything without using punishment, because I know how to train (explain) it perfectly and outsmart my dog.

[DreamComeTrueK9]

thats the problem...people view them as mean and harsh tools bc they are often not used properly and professionally..but i will agree if used correctly e-collars, prong collars and food reinforcement all work in their own way...and all cna be weened off of w/o the dog going back into its original state....check out some of my vids...i hav worked with it all...positive reinforcement, treats, prong, gentle leaders, e-collars....just ned to learn how to use them professionally and not hurt your dog

[DreamComeTrueK9]

i will try and post 2 vid responses

[pamelamarxsen]

Great video! I liked seeing the head halter on the one dog. An aversive trainer once told me that UC Davis did not advise people to use them for training.

[claudiahoyle]

great video, thanks!