What You Can Do to Curb Aggressive Dog Behavior

Aggressive dog behavior can be a terrible problem for pet owners. It seems like reports of mauling come in everyday where children, adults and other animals get hurt or killed. Careful attention and positive habits are vital in controlling aggressive dogs.

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Some dog owners are very irresponsible, to say the least. They pen the creatures up, chain them like slaves, and neglect them to the point of death. Every year there are stories about dog owners and breeders that are found with starving and abused pets. Most state and local laws are weak and difficult to enforce. It begs the question, "Why have a dog or any pet if it is tied up to suffer?" That suffering can lead to violent, aggressive dogs that maim, kill and bite, sometimes without provocation.

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However, there are wonderful people who love and cherish their dogs to a fault. Sometimes the animals display aggressive behavior that is not necessarily caused by neglect. Some breeds are just rambunctious and hyperactive. How many times have you visited someone and the furry four-legger licks, jumps, and barks obnoxiously? The owner talks, yells, hits or kicks the poor beast as if it really understands exactly what you want it to do. It is almost comical to watch a person speak to the pet when it really has no understanding because it has not been properly trained. The list of aggressive and rude behavior out of dogs can seem nearly endless, but as the old saying goes, "There is no such thing as a bad dog, just bad pet owners."

There are solutions to aggressive dog behavior. First and most important, one must be a responsible pet owner. Do not tie your dog up to a tree and forget it! Get the dog the proper vaccinations, medical care, food and water. Exercise is extremely important for the health of your dog and the human. Love the dog and give it affection and make sure the children do so as well.

Some parents get their child a puppy knowing that the responsibility is far too much for the youngster. It can lead to a neglected pet that is stubborn, rude and aggressive. To summarize this point, be an attentive, caring pet owner! Take good care of the pet, consider behavior training, and make sure the pet is loved and gets an adequate amount of attention and exercise. In most cases, this is enough to make the dog manageable.

Beyond that, one of the best methods of dog management is crate training. Some folks think it is cruel but it is actually very humane and in tune with the natural instincts of the animal. Dogs are den creatures meaning that they give birth to young in a secluded environment that quickly becomes the safe zone. This is where the dogs feel at home and will defend the den to the death, as will most creatures. The crate or cage is the same concept because the dog will feel at home as it adopts the pen as its safe refuge.

For example, when a visitor comes over, some dogs get hyper, jump, lick, bite and display other rude behavior. If the dog is trained to go into the crate, it will not feel punished or threatened, but exactly the opposite. The dog is probably afraid of visitors, particularly of strangers. If the dog is ordered into the crate, it is a signal that the visitor is not aggressive and the situation is safe. The dog will take its place instead of jumping, barking, and being annoying. The crate serves as a very humane way to control, communicate and convey basic manners to the canine.

Most experts and trainers agree that crate training is the most humane and effective way to curb aggressive dog behavior. Remember that they are very complex and intelligent creatures that have been instilled with eons of instinctive behaviors and the crate resembles an important part of the evolution. Keep a loving and responsible attitude toward your tail wagger, and it will reciprocate with a sweet disposition.

What You Can Do to Curb Aggressive Dog Behavior

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