More Steps to help prevent aggression
Unneutered males are more dominant and female may become grumpy during their estrus cycle.
Around different people, noises objects and situations. Be sure not to overwhelm your do when doing this. All interaction when socializing should be calm and positive. This will prevent unreasonable fears.
- Avoid bed or sofa sleeping.
Sleeping on beds and sofas are powerful ways to communicate your dog is boss and you are a sibling not a leader. Dogs respect and listen to leaders not siblings.
This teaches your dog that fighting for something he wants is okay.
- Avoid leaving your dog unattended outside for extended periods of time.
When dogs spend extended periods of time outside in a yard or kennel they are more prone to developing barking issues and protective/territorial behavior as well as a strong a prey drive each of these can lead to aggression.
- Avoid praising protective behavior.
Never allow your dog to determine who is friend or foe. They will eventually make the wrong decision with possible devastating consequences.
- Avoid over-correcting your dog. There is never a reason to hit a dog or even yell at a dog.
Over-correcting is unfair, ineffective and can create a fear-biting dog. Effective training will allow you to get your dog’s attention and eliminate any need for over-correction. J