what to do with an aggressive dog

Dog aggression is something that should not be ignored it often starts to show in dogs when they are still puppies more often.

Than not its the owners own fault usually start with games where the puppy wins such as tug o war or play fighting when the puppy wins.

Dog aggression will usually show while the dog is still a puppy whether it is because it is an aggressive breed or whether it.

Is because of negligence in training by the owner it wil often start with growling or nipping and will usually progress to biting or worse.

It is true that as a dog owner it is your responsibility to train your dog even simple things like walking your dog in the

park becomes a chore if your dog is badly behaved and will not come back when he is called a properly trained dog who does

Not repeatedly challenge his owner for dominance because he has been trained to behave correctly will create  a better

Relationship for both owner and dog

The first port of call should be a vet if you see any of the aggressive tendencies developing in your dog or puppy he will

Be able to confirm that it is not a medical condition and should be able to offer advice if your dog is not too aggressive a

Training course should be considered there are very good value internet courses that o into great detail using training aids

Such as eBooks and videos to show you how to  train your dog correctly or you can find a local dog trainer or maybe your vet

Will recommend someone

If your dog has become seriously aggressive maybe your vet could refer you to a dog behaviorist who will show you more involved techniques to handle

All dog owners should remember that dogs are at heart instinctive hunting pack animals that live  by the rules  of pack animals that means they seek dominance and a structured pecking order
they have hunting instincts that often show themselves such as when a dog chases anything that moves especially postmen.

Wth many dog owners treating their dogs as children it comes as a great shock to discover that they are developing aggressive tendencies.