You are walking down the street and the next thing you know, your normally loving dog becomes aggressive towards other dogs and people he sees. It?s enough to make you want to keep him inside all the time!
However, there are some ways to deal with leash aggression so you can both get some good quality time and exercise outdoors.
Learn to anticipate your dog's behavior before he acts aggressively. If you see something that will trigger him, divert his attention. Tell him to sit or lie down. This will keep his mind off the trigger until it has passed.
If you are about to pass another dog, don?t tense up or pull the least taut. Your pet will be able to tell and he will think that you are scared, so aggression is much more likely. Animals pick up on our signals ? just remain calm and relaxed.
Try using a muzzle or a gentle leader when walking your dog. This should only be a temporary measure but if you are concerned your dog may lunge or bite, these can be very helpful.
At this point, if the leash aggression isn?t being eliminated, you might consider a trainer. It can become very dangerous to other people and dogs in your neighborhood.
Many dogs pull on their leashes, especially when they are first being trained. Stopping this behavior as soon as possible is important. It can lead to more annoyance at the very least. At worst, it can hurt a person, pet, and you. Start early before you have to take more drastic measures.
People are always impressed with well-trained dogs. Beyond impressing your friends and neighbors, teaching your dog the stay command can be extremely useful. Treats and lots of praise will make the learning process much easier, faster, and fun.
To learn to stay, your dog first needs to know how to sit and/or lie down. When he masters this, staying is the next step. Begin by telling him to sit or lie down. As he does this, put your hand out and say, "Stay." Make sure you use a firm yet calm voice.
Your dog may only be able to stay for a second or two at first. No matter how long he stays, remember to praise him and give him a treat. He will be able to stay longer as he practices.
Also teach him the release command so he learns when it is time to get up. "Ok" or "Come" are often used. Again, praise and treats make training easier.
As you work with your dog, you can lengthen the time your dog stays. Demand a little more each time before you give him his treat.
You don't want to practice for an hour though. Keep your training sessions short and sweet. Make them fun for your dog, provide lots of praise and rewards, and you'll get results. Five to ten minutes is a great amount of time for each training session, and you can do it several times a day.
Any longer and your dog will feel like he's in a marathon ? he'll get tired, cranky, and won't want to listen. At first, you may have to repeat, "Stay," often to remind your dog, especially if they're excited about their treat.
Soon, your dog will be able to stay even if you leave the room. Even if you phase out the treats, remember to praise your dog for this accomplishment. - 29953
However, there are some ways to deal with leash aggression so you can both get some good quality time and exercise outdoors.
Learn to anticipate your dog's behavior before he acts aggressively. If you see something that will trigger him, divert his attention. Tell him to sit or lie down. This will keep his mind off the trigger until it has passed.
If you are about to pass another dog, don?t tense up or pull the least taut. Your pet will be able to tell and he will think that you are scared, so aggression is much more likely. Animals pick up on our signals ? just remain calm and relaxed.
Try using a muzzle or a gentle leader when walking your dog. This should only be a temporary measure but if you are concerned your dog may lunge or bite, these can be very helpful.
At this point, if the leash aggression isn?t being eliminated, you might consider a trainer. It can become very dangerous to other people and dogs in your neighborhood.
Many dogs pull on their leashes, especially when they are first being trained. Stopping this behavior as soon as possible is important. It can lead to more annoyance at the very least. At worst, it can hurt a person, pet, and you. Start early before you have to take more drastic measures.
People are always impressed with well-trained dogs. Beyond impressing your friends and neighbors, teaching your dog the stay command can be extremely useful. Treats and lots of praise will make the learning process much easier, faster, and fun.
To learn to stay, your dog first needs to know how to sit and/or lie down. When he masters this, staying is the next step. Begin by telling him to sit or lie down. As he does this, put your hand out and say, "Stay." Make sure you use a firm yet calm voice.
Your dog may only be able to stay for a second or two at first. No matter how long he stays, remember to praise him and give him a treat. He will be able to stay longer as he practices.
Also teach him the release command so he learns when it is time to get up. "Ok" or "Come" are often used. Again, praise and treats make training easier.
As you work with your dog, you can lengthen the time your dog stays. Demand a little more each time before you give him his treat.
You don't want to practice for an hour though. Keep your training sessions short and sweet. Make them fun for your dog, provide lots of praise and rewards, and you'll get results. Five to ten minutes is a great amount of time for each training session, and you can do it several times a day.
Any longer and your dog will feel like he's in a marathon ? he'll get tired, cranky, and won't want to listen. At first, you may have to repeat, "Stay," often to remind your dog, especially if they're excited about their treat.
Soon, your dog will be able to stay even if you leave the room. Even if you phase out the treats, remember to praise your dog for this accomplishment. - 29953
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