How To Train A Dog

While it is hard to imagine that dog biting behavior is similar to human behavior, it is true. When you become frustrated or angry, you may yell or have other inappropriate behaviors. Your dog, however, can not yell and may show their aggression by biting. Unfortunately, if not stopped, it can lead to serious injuries and your dog may have to suffer the consequences of his or her behavior by being euthanized.

The main thing to know about dog biting behavior is the three types of aggressive behavior you will see in dogs. The first type is dominance or control aggression. Your dog wants to be the alpha dog and you must stop this behavior immediately. To change their behavior, you must enforce specific rules in your home and not use physical punishment. Instead, show them you are in charge by always eating before they do and being the first one in and out of the house. This will relay to them that you are the alpha dog and should stop their fight to earn top rank.

Another behavior you may have to deal with is aggressive behavior over their territory. While this may not be directed toward you, it is shown toward anyone who comes near the home or the dog’s family. This can be stopped at a young age and the best way of dealing with it is to introduce many strangers to the dog. After proving to them that strangers can be trusted, the behavior should stop.

Last is the aggressive behavior about their possessions. Also known as food aggression, it can be dealt with by hand feeding your dog. Take the food dish away and hand feed your dog for a few weeks. This will let them know you have no interest in taking food away, but only it giving them food. After a few weeks, you can then bring back the dish and start dropping two or three pieces into it. Eventually, their behavior will change and they will want you to come near their food, knowing that you will not be taking it, but instead, will be giving them more.

Dog biting behavior can be very stressful on the dog and the owner. The most important thing you can do is learn to control their aggressive behavior early on. However, if your dog is grown, you can still teach them better behavior, but it may take a little more time.

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