When a puppy starts growling over his food, growling over his toys or mouthing you and you think it’s so cute, then you are training your puppy to become the alpha. If he feels he’s the alpha or leader now, then what will you do when he’s a big dog?
This is where training an aggressive dog comes into play.
The first step is to acknowledge that you made the dog the way he is by letting him “get away” with these behaviors. It’s your fault the dog is the way he is, not the other way around. This is mentioned so that you can realize that what can be done, can be undone.
Now it’s time to stop this and make the dog realize he’s not in charge. This takes a lot of work but it can be done.
If it’s a small dog, the task will be easier than with a bigger dog. Put a leash on him and when you get to the door (do this anytime you go out with him), train him to sit and stay. You will have to do this a few times before he “gets” it. Use rewards and treats. Once he can sit/stay for a few seconds, open the door (do NOT let him go out), then walk out, turn around and call him to you. By going out the door first, you are reinforcing that you are the pack leader.
This is what you have to do if you are ever training a protection dog. A protection dog is a well-trained dog that is schooled in the art of protecting its property and master on command.
Your dog needs to look to you for direction his life. He must trust his leader and have confidence in you. This means you must control his every action.
He can learn, he can remember and he listens to his instincts, use your brain and be open to ideas and know that you are the boss.
To help you get and keep your precious little animal family member healthy
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