How do you show dominance over an aggressive dog?
Arnulfo McDermott
2025-07-15 07:46:21
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When dealing with an aggressive dog, using methods that aim to control a dog's behaviour with physical force and shouting are not a good idea. They will likely result in the dog feeling intimidated and scared. Examples of such training methods are pushing or pulling a dog into a position, holding a dog down, using a choke chain, using an electric shock collar, shouting, smacking. These forms of control can damage the bond between a dog and their owner and might even make the dog's behaviour worse. Physical discipline could leave the dog feeling anxious, fearful and unlikely to trust their owner. Positive training methods, using rewards for good behaviour, are much more effective and better for everyone. Dogs are social animals who base their relationships on individual experiences. They can learn how another dog is feeling by reading their body language and changing their own behaviour in response.
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