How to prevent my dog from being aggressive. Perhaps that is the question that most often those of us who live with these animals have, and that is that an antisocial dog makes walks, and living together at home, not very pleasant. However, it is important to really know what canine aggression is in order to avoid it.
Many times we come across a dog that reacts violently, and we immediately dismiss it as aggressive, without asking why it has acted that way. So we will talk about all this and more in this article, so that in this way you can be sure that your furry friend will always (or almost always ) behave correctly.
What's behind canine aggressiveness?
Dogs are peaceful animals by nature. In fact, whenever they feel insecure or uncomfortable, they will throw their ears back and if they can, they will turn away. In the event that they cannot flee, two things can happen:
- Which put yourself in a position of submission, with the tail between the legs and the body crouched.
- Or that decide to actIt will show its teeth, it will growl, its back hair will stand on end, and its tail will normally be kept straight. The dogs that choose to react in this way are the ones that at some point in their lives are labeled "aggressive", when in fact they are not.
These animals decide to behave in an aggressive or violent way for one main reason: the fear. They may have been abused (either physically and / or psychologically), or they feel insecure, or we just didn't socialize them well as puppies and they don't know how they should behave around others of their kind. With this in mind, let's see how to prevent my dog from being aggressive.
How to avoid aggression in dogs
It is much easier to avoid than it seems, because basically we have to get the dog to lead a happy and dignified life, without neglecting social relationships since, as we know, it is an animal that needs contact with other people and with other dogs so that its mental health is always good.
So, from puppies (from two months of age), we have to take him for a walk in places where more dogs go. Of course, if you meet someone who looks insecure, stay away, because if something happens, it could cause trauma to the little one. In addition, el positive training will help the dog to have more self-confidence, which means it will be a happier dog.
With much patience and respect towards the dog you will achieve to have the perfect furry companion.