Advice for Curbing Aggressive Dogs

We expect our dogs to be almost perfect -- to be able to play with a child unsupervised and show absolutely no aggression. Experts in animal behavior at UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital can work with both people and dogs to modify their behavior. 2008 NewsWatch

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[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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...