| There can be many reasons why a dog is aggressive | | | | lead again with your right hand. This will immediately |
| in the company of other dogs. It could have been | | | | take up slack on the lead which the dog will notice. |
| mistreated as a puppy or it could have simply picked | | | | The dog should be slightly behind the line of the lead |
| up some bad habits when it was young and was | | | | so it can see it. |
| never trained to behave properly. | | | | If the dog pulls then you stop smartly. Bring the dog |
| Many dogs can get very over protective of their | | | | back to you and make him heel to you side with the |
| owners and this can cause problems when you are | | | | heel command. Praise him verbally but never give |
| walking the dog and you come into contact with | | | | treats. If he jumps up excitedly when you praise him |
| others. Your dog may bark and pull on the lead trying | | | | then give the command to sit, and then to heel. This |
| to get at the other dog. This can be very | | | | will put you in command of the walking procedure. If |
| embarrassing and is the reaction of an untrained dog. | | | | the dog continues to pull then you do the exact |
| They bark and show aggression in this manner | | | | same process until it finally gets it. |
| because they are just putting on a show of strength. | | | | If the dog starts to get aggressive when other dogs |
| They want the other dog to know that even though | | | | come along then you give the no command, and |
| they are on a leash they can still fight and will protect | | | | then the command to sit. You are telling him in no |
| their owner no matter what. While this is very loyal | | | | uncertain terms that his behavior is unacceptable and |
| from the point of view of the dog it is something | | | | will not be tolerated. You have to shown him who is |
| that should be nipped in the bud. A dog can be | | | | boss. Dogs are quite intelligent animals and it will not |
| trained to protect the owner in a more controlled | | | | take them long to catch on. They really do not like |
| fashion. | | | | to be told off all the time and want to be educated |
| First of all you need to show the dog that you are | | | | by you so if you continue to adapt the same |
| the master and they need to obey your directions. A | | | | commands then the message will get through. |
| direction could be a verbal command or it could be a | | | | There is no need to treat the dog every time it does |
| hand or body action. You will have to perform self | | | | something right. You should praise it and this will be |
| discipline and have a level of patience because it may | | | | enough. Dogs really enjoy the praise so tidbits should |
| take a little time for your dog to understand exactly | | | | not be given. Once you start giving dog treats for |
| what you want from him and how you want them | | | | simple commands then it's hard to stop. If you start |
| to behave. | | | | to be less commanding then the dog is quick to pick |
| When you are out walking you need to be in | | | | up on this weakness and will go back to bad habits |
| complete control of them at all times. You can only | | | | again. Training your dog is just as much about training |
| do this when the lead is tight to your body and not | | | | yourself to be the master as it is about training the |
| waving about like a solid object as the dog pulls you | | | | dog. If you persevere then the rewards and results |
| in all directions. You should hold the lead in the left | | | | will come. |
| hand and with the lead across your body hold the | | | | |