Training aggressive dogs needs to be completed with care, consistency, and caution. Dogs, at their core, want to be loving members of the family, they just need the right guidance to help them understand what ways they can best express their affection and excitement.
But some dogs do struggle with aggression, and when they do, it’s something that should be addressed. Because aggression can lead to danger for yourself and your pet, it’s important to consider dog training for aggression and learn to control the behavior as soon as possible.
Warning Signs and Signs of Aggression in Dogs
It is important to first note signs of aggression to understand what you are dealing with and how best you can target the issues. A few of the typical aggressive signals in dogs include:
- Growling
- Showing Teeth
- Snarling and Aggressive Barking
- Jumping of Lunging at Others
- Repeated Nipping
- Biting of Any Sorts
- Mouthing Without Pressure
Even the smallest signs may be important to take seriously as you never know what aggressive acts may lead to an attack or other dangerous circumstances. However, you should also remember that some “aggressive” behaviors may not be problematic.
Showing teeth, for example, is a warning dogs do when they’re anxious or feel like they’re being attacked. It’s the behavior they do before biting. You want to be aware of the behavior, but you also have to learn to train on better behaviors the right way. If you punish your dog for showing teeth, for example, but do not address aggression or anxiety, you risk your dog skipping showing teeth and going straight to biting.
What You Can Do About It - Dog Training in Chicago
The first step to addressing aggressive behavior is to understand what is causing your dog’s aggressive behavior. Here, at Chicago Dog Trainer we offer intensive and supportive training to help combat and deter your dog’s aggression.
Our boarding school programs are meant for dogs who pose behaviors such as aggression and anxiety which cause for more concern. We utilize the ForceFree Method, where we don’t administer any form of punishment or hand out any treats. Our goal is to truly help your dog understand how to control his/her behavior and learn how to properly act. The boarding school programs also have different options including:
- Amazing Dog 7 Day Boarding School - This program is typical for dogs who display slight aggression such as growling or snarling. We train dogs to have better manners and help them learn to respect house rules. We also include follow up appointments to ensure your dog maintains its results.
- Dream Dog 14 Day Boarding School - This program is characterized by dogs who have shown a bit more aggression such as excessive barking, lunging at others, and disobeying. We include multiple training sessions and walks per day to instill respect and playfulness in your dog.
- Celebrity Rehab 21 Day Boarding School - This program is intended for dogs who show repeated acts of aggression and immediate steps need to be taken to prevent any potentially dangerous situation. We will work closely with your dog to make sure the extra time spent training will become habits.
We supply all the equipment for these programs, you simply bring your dog’s food and we will handle the rest.
Aggression Can Become Affection
Our goal is to make sure you and your dog form a loving and understanding relationship with one another. Dogs want to be a part of the family, it’s simply that sometimes their excitement can be misguided. Proper training can help fix these issues so that you and your dog have a mutual respect and love for one another. Contact Chicago Dog Trainer today to get started.
