Aggressive dog training is not always easy. But if you use the right dog training tips and techniques, you can train your dog to be less aggressive. Don’t resort to physical or psychological punishing of your dog. A dog that has been mishandled in any way will never learn to submit to commands willingly. It’s best to use positive reinforcement to encourage good behaviour from your dog. If a dog obeys your commands in a calm, submissive manner, you will have a well-behaved dog.
No Muzzle – Never Use a muzzle on your dog. Dogs crave contact with their owners. They are not aware that there is a muzzle placed on them while they are being handled. Your dog may try to bite the muzzle. So, it is always best to keep a hand or arm near the muzzle whenever you handle your dog.
Classical Conditioning – If the aggressive dog behavior is due to old bad habits such as biting or chewing, then, classical conditioning can help in getting rid of these unwanted traits. You need to teach your dog to do one simple trick that is rewarded with treats. Every time this behavior is displayed, give your dog a treat. This helps the dog to associate doing the desired behavior with some kind of reward. Some treats you can give include dry dog treats, raw dog treats or dog biscuits.
It’s All About Positive Reinforcement – Many dog owners believe that physical or psychological training alone will work. However, this just isn’t true. It’s better to get rid of the old bad habits and replace them with good ones. For example, many trainers believe that classical conditioning is not really effective because dogs don’t always behave in the way that their trainers want them too.
The easiest way to get started with this kind of training is to start out using the classic positive reinforcement approach. Give your dog positive reinforcement when they behave in the expected way. For example, if they jump on people, give them a treat. If they obey your command to sit, then you should give them a treat. Repeat this over again until they realize that good behaviors are rewarded with treats.
When they obey your command, then you should reward them verbally or by giving them treats. Keep repeating this process over again. Eventually, your dog will be able to understand that good behavior is rewarded with treats and attention. Your dog will only act well when they see you engaged in a training session. They need to see you focused on solving their behavior problems.
Another tip for using this method in training is to turn the muzzles up toward your dog while you are speaking. This makes the dog realize that the sound of the muzzles is telling them to keep quiet. If you don’t have muzzles on your dog, simply use a voice command like “Muzzle!” to tell your dog to stop misbehaving.
An aggressive dog who lunges at another dog may not want to be restrained. You can correct this behavior by saying something like “No!” or “Stop lunging!” Finally, you can try to teach your dog a “stay” command to gain their compliance and prevent them from lunging after they have stopped lunging.
When you are working with a dog that lunges, you need to teach him a simple “stay” command before you attempt to correct his bad behavior. To do this, place one hand behind your dog while you hold the leash in front of his hindquarters with your other hand. Have your dog step forward and extend his front legs, making sure that his back legs stay outside of the leash. Approach the dog from the side and say “Stay”. You can then offer a treat or give him attention while you repeat the command.
Training your dog to walk on a loose leash, requires that he be given lots of treats and attention. However, he must learn that these treats come after good behavior. Be prepared to spend many training sessions teaching him the “walk on the loose” trick. Eventually, he will start to wonder why he is being punished for good behavior.
If you are new to dog ownership, it is advisable that you work through a professional trainer who can guide you in the right direction. For many dog owners, the process of adopting a puppy can take months. For some, the process may take even longer. Fortunately, there are many resources available that can greatly speed up the adoption process. Many training tips can be found on the Internet and dog owners everywhere can share their tips and tricks of the trade via message boards and newsletters.
