Pets
Proper Training For Aggressive Dogs Could Save Lives by Maria Henrickson
[Apr 06, 2008]
Puppies acting like big dogs by fighting other dogs or trying to stop people touching their toys or food is an early warning that your dog might become more aggressive as he gets bigger. This kind of behavior shows that he is ready for training. If you do not train him and allowing this behavior, he might be dangerous to have around, especially if you have children in the house. You should find out about training for aggressive dogs before you even make the decision to get a dog.
Your dog needs to know you are the pack leader that you are to be respected and provide security. As leader of the pack, you need to defend your dog from any threats. If you cannot, your dog might sense that you are not a good leader and try to fight you to take over the pack leadership. Developing negative behaviors by trying to defend itself.
There are about 4.7 dog bite victims every year, 17% of whom need urgent medical attention. 10% to 20% of these cases die as a result. This could be due to improper dog training or the aggression was mistaken for playfulness. Dog training for aggressive dog behavior is extremely important and you can make the aggression even worse by ignoring it. You need to be patient and firm and realize how important the training is.
You might be living with a potentially dangerous dog in your home. Most dog bite cases are caused by the family's' own dog and a lot of sufferers are under 10 years old. Dog bites can happen suddenly and without provocation.