How to get a dog to stop being aggressive towards people?
America Hudson
2025-07-22 08:08:58
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When working with dogs with behavior issues, its important to realize that all dog behavior is trying to achieve something. Anytime you have a dog that is acting aggressive to people it doesn’t know, it’s important to understand that the dog is not thinking in a clear frame of mind. The best thing to do is increase the distance between it and whatever it is reacting to. Outdoor greetings are a great way to introduce someone to a dog who acts aggressive to strangers. If the dog starts barking lunging or showing other signs of being uncomfortable, you should increase the distance and try again later. I recommended that they practice this technique often, but arrange for a very short visits. It’s more important that the dog has a positive experience without reacting than the length of the visit. They may also want to consider discussing medication‘s with her vet as I have found these to be very helpful for dogs who are reactive towards strangers.
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