Dog Aggression: Why Does it Happen?
By Jennifer Chen
My Doggie Dreamland Columnist
When a dog becomes aggressive with its owners, there's something that is causing that behavior. Just like any animal, dogs can have psychological issues as well. So how aggressive is your dog? Is it something that you can put up with? If not, you might want to get your dog checked for any allergies, neurological problems, or chemical imbalances that can lead to the behavior.
Before getting into extremes, can you think about what may have provoked the aggressive behavior? Did you ever scream or punish your dog? Some times when a dog is doing something we don't like, such as chewing, biting, or some other unwanted behavior, we do things that we don't really want to do.
So when your dog becomes aggressive, think about your actions first, as an owners interaction with its dog is the most common reason why certain behaviors occur. To understand this better, dogs need their space and they need to feel comfortable. The last thing you want to do is make your dog feel like it's being threatened by you. Such behavior can lead to these negative behaviors.
About the Author
Jennifer Chen is a dog training specialist and a contributing writer to MyDoggieDreamland.com
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