Aggressive Dogs

Aggressive dogs can attack dogs and children for no reason at all. Some dogs are aggressive all of the time, while other dogs are only aggressive, occasionally. Aggressive dogs are a nuisance and a threat to the neighborhood. How do you deal with aggressive dogs?

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A few facts about aggressive dogs include:

1)      90% of dog bites happen to people that know the dogs.  Most of these dogs are family pets.

2)      60 to 70% of dog bites are to children and the elderly

3)      40% of dog bites to children result in permanent facial damage to the lips, cheek, etc.

4)      50% of the claims made on homeowners insurance are dog bite claims

5)      More dog bites come from smaller dogs versus larger dogs.

What Makes A Dog Aggressive?

Dogs can become aggressive due to:

1)      Lack of Obedience Training. This training emphasizes the pack order. The master is number one and the dog is number two. The dog learns to take orders from the master.

2)      Isolated Dogs. The dogs have little or no contact with people. When they see something different, the dogs become aggressive. As a puppy, have your dogs socialize with other dogs and with your friends and family.

3)      Fear Based Aggression. A stranger unlocks the door and comes into the house. The dog growls and bites the stranger. It turns out, that stranger could be Grandma coming for a visit. You can prevent this from happening. Remember, dogs bite out of fear and not for domination.

What Can You Do, When People Come to Visit? 

When people come over to visit, you can calm your aggressive dog, by coming into your house with the guests.  Then, your dog knows that you brought friends and not strangers.

With children, you can have them play with your aggressive dog. Make sure that they ask your permission, as an adult should supervise this. Children should not play rough with the dog, pull the dog’s tail or tease the dog.

What about Aggressive Dogs on the Street?  

If you are on the street and an aggressive stray dog approaches, then stand still. Let the dog approach you. You need to be quiet with no eye contact. The dog should pass you and move on.

Some aggressive dogs are fenced in and on a leash. In this case, just walk by the dog. Do not establish eye contact or call to the dog.

Don’t tease the dog. Aggressive dogs can let loose and jump the fence. If you tease the dog, the dog may be going after you.

What about the Law?

Most areas have laws against aggressive dogs. If a dog harms a human being, they can be picked up and destroyed. Some areas have a “Deadly Dog List.”  The aggressive dogs are recorded, and if they get loose just one more time, then these dogs are picked up and destroyed.

For the Deadly Dog List, only the County Sheriff can put a dog on the list. A neighbor, that says your dog is aggressive, can not put your dog on the list. This safeguard against harming innocent dogs.

Exercise Your Dog! 

If you have an aggressive dog, then give your dog some exercise. Exercise can lower the dog’s aggression. Take your dog for a long walk around the neighborhood.

You Can Work With Aggressive Dogs!

With the Secrets to Dog Training Program, you can deal with aggressive dogs by giving your dogs’ obedience training, having your dogs socialize with other people and animals, and by giving your dogs some exercise.

With the Secrets to Dog Training Program, you can calm down your aggressive dogs.  

Good Luck!