It is not easy to train a dog. The trick to doing this successfully is to use a combination of dog training tricks to teach your dog to behave. If you are a new dog owner, you might be thinking “where can I get advice on stopping my dog from being aggressive?” In this article I will cover some of the basic training tips, which can be useful for many situations. You should be able to apply most of these in training any dog but the ones I will cover here are especially useful when it comes to correcting aggressive behavior in dogs.
One of the main tips is not to pull on the leash. You should never pull on the leash unless you have no other choice and there is no clear path for going out of the area you are in. If you want to stop dog from being aggressive, you need to keep the leash firm so that the dog does not snap at other people or animals in the area. If you slacken the leash then the dog might snap back as he thinks he is getting away with a free kick.
One other useful tip is to make sure that the dog you are training is used to a leash. Most puppies are naturally afraid of leash and will react aggressively to anything they see as a threat. Try to socialize your puppy to a long lead and then gradually move on to short leashes.
Dogs are a lot like young children. They are not always self-confident but if you punish them too harshly they will be afraid of you and they will not listen to you. The best way to teach your dog to stop barking dog is to use positive reinforcement. For example, if you are outside and your dog starts to bark excessively then you should distract him by giving him a toy or clicking his collar a few times with your clicker or praise. This will stop him from barking. He will soon learn that barking is not rewarded.
As soon as you begin using negative conditioning to stop undesirable behaviours you must never leave him unsupervised. This will only confuse him and he may start to bark out of fear. You must be in the same room as the puppy when you start training him. This will stop him getting distracted by your movements.
Your dog should be trained on a leash so you can control his movement and to prevent excessive barking. It is more effective to train aggressive dogs on a leash and introduce some simple commands that you can teach him such as stay, sit or down. Remember to be patient with your puppy as he has just been rescued from a bad situation and may not understand why he is being punished. In most cases dogs have no problem with being corrected and will learn to stop barking by themselves over time.
A very popular method of dog training and behaviour modification is called dog clickers. They are electronic devices that give out a small electric shock if your dog is not obeying your command. This method can stop excessive barking quickly and consistently in many cases. It is especially useful for large active dogs that tend to bark much more than they should.
I would highly recommend dog training books for beginners and vets alike. It can take years to properly train a dog and every dog is unique. Only a vet can determine what works best for your particular breed of dog. For example, if your dog is a Mastiff and is being raised in an apartment then you should not expect him to behave the same way in a park. Keep these things in mind when choosing your dog training book.
