How To Train A Dog

In spite of the close association between man and dogs, these animals’ aggression have resulted to dog attacks that caused minor to fatal injuries. In US over 1000 people require emergency treatments for injuries associated with dog bites every day. Dogs are inherently feral and the aggressive behavior is further honed for dogs utilized for protection work. The significant difference dogs made to humans way of life is probably the reason why dogs are branded as man’s best friends. For ages, dogs are seen beside man – being a loyal and affectionate pet as well a dependable helper and protector. Dogs have the wolves for ancestors and in spite of being tamed, the aggressive nature and the high prey drive will kick in from time to time. Even well a mannered dog will attack if the inherent ferocious nature is triggered by a person or by a situation in the environment.

Dogs have the strength to knock people down. A dog’s jaws and teeth have the power to deliver hundred pounds of pressure on human flesh thus it would not be surprising if people will be wary of these animals. Dogs are wonderful creatures and most people would choose a dog for a pet. Sadly, not all dogs have ideal temperaments and not all people have wonderful associations with dogs.

What can be the reason why dogs attack humans? The attacks of dogs are commonly caused by human behaviors that trigger the dormant ferocious nature of these animals. People have grown to love dogs, unfortunately, many pet owners are mauled by their own pets. Being pack oriented, a dog that is allowed to take the alpha male role will dominate other pack members. A doting pet owner may allow the dog to be pushy. Pets are loved but it would not be wise to let the dog be the leader of the pack as the dominant behavior can develop a tendency to attack.

Dogs are very protective of their territory. A dog that perceives a threat to its litter, to its food and territory will attack. Never approach an eating dog especially if it has puppies as being territorial, the dog can attack. The human family is considered by the dog as a member of the pack. A dog believing that the shouts of the playing young master is a cry for help can attack the playmates.

Some people can be very cruel to dogs. Abused dogs may feel the need to attack when exposed to fearful situations. Sweet, loving and affectionate are the common descriptions given to dogs but abused dogs adopted from shelters would still have the tendency to attack due to a fearful or an aggressive temperament.