Having problems with your pet getting into too many “dog fights”? A number of pet owners have encountered this type of dog behavior problem too. Dog aggression is just one of a wide range of normal dog behaviors our beloved pets have.
These behaviors range from assertive to aggressive. Dogs react fast, and sometimes get angry toward each other, just like normal people do. The only distinction is that dogs respond immediately through fighting and forget about it once the disagreement is resolved.
Do not be alarmed if you can see your pet pups constantly biting each other; this is not a risky dog fight. Surveys show that 90% of a puppy’s time is spent on biting other puppies. This is part of developing bite inhibition, in which young dogs learn how to control their jaws. The optimal time for dogs to develop bite inhibition is between two and four and a half months of age. Developing your pet’s bite inhibition behavior is one effective way to counter dog fighting problem.
Dog aggression is more common among adult dogs. Learn to observe your pet dog’s behavior when he is around other dogs. Dogs start a fight with other dogs when they do not feel secure being around them. Your behavior and reaction around other dogs also influences your pet’s own reaction.
Remember that if you feel tense in the presence of other dogs and unknowingly channel this reaction to your pet by pulling or yanking on his leash, your dog may also display aggression to that same dog. If your pet is a female dog, expect more of the fighting to come, females have more potential to engage in fights because they are more possessive compared to male dogs.
In order to lessen, if not eliminate your dog’s aggressiveness, start socializing your dog. A dog that is not well socialized might have dominant body language and stare other dogs right in the eyes, which is perceived as a direct challenge and can lead to a dog fight. It is much better if you start socializing your dog when he is still a puppy, when he is six to eight weeks old, this will help prevent aggression to develop.
If your dog tends to bark at strangers, start a daily walking session, this will allow him to get used to seeing strangers. When a stranger approaches while you walk, try holding your dog’s leash without exerting any pressure until your dog displays any sign of aggression. It is also recommended that you praise or reward your dog with treats whenever he shows control of his aggressiveness or other undesirable behavior.
Never allow your dog to display a dominant behavior over other dogs especially to younger dogs for this may lead to aggression. Dogs with dominant behavior displays the following attitudes: lunging at people or blocking people’s path, demanding attention, barging through doors, protecting his sleep area, stops eating when approached and mounting his legs or unto other dogs.
Dominant-aggressive behavior is one of the most dangerous and problematic of canine aggression behaviors. Familiarize yourself with the signs of a dominant and aggressive dog which includes staring, snarling, growling and snapping, excessive low-range barking and standing tall among others. Dominant-aggressive dogs are more likely to attack and initiate dog fights.
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