How Do You Deal With An Aggressive Dog?
Dogs display aggression for many reasons. They can feel threatened when someone challenges their social status, when they are afraid and when they feel territorial or protective. Dogs display aggression by baring their teeth, snarling, barking or sometimes biting. While some dogs give ample warning before biting, the escalation of aggression occurs more quickly in others. You must curb this behavior swiftly to prevent injury. Learn your dog’s aggression threshold. Some dogs put up with all kinds of antagonizing behavior with nary a curl of the lip. Other dogs exhibit a short fuse and are quick to bite. Figure out which kind you have before an aggressive incident occurs. Spay or neuter your dog. These surgical procedures calm dogs by reducing hormones, which contribute to aggressive behavior. If you have a show dog you wish to breed, you must weigh the benefits of breeding against the risks of a potential dog bite. Consider a muzzle for special circumstances. If your normally docile dog
