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Possessive Dog Aggression: How to Deal with It
Possessive Dog Aggression: How to Deal with It
Responsible dog ownership means teaching your dog how to get along with other people and animals. If you want to prevent possessive dog aggression, it’s important to understand what causes it, so you can focus on the right things in training. Aggression prevention dog training teaches your dog appropriate responses to his environment in order to help his aggressive behaviour toward anything or anyone around him. Dog behaviour and training in Burnaby focuses on common problems like possessive dog aggression, including what factors may contribute to it and how you may modify the aggressive behavior.
What is Possessive Dog Aggression?
Possessive aggression in dog is when your dog guards over things that they consider precious. The best way to understand possessive aggression is to identify where it’s coming from. Some of the common causes of possessive aggression may be:
- The natural response of dogs to protect their food and resources
- Learned behaviour
- Past trauma
- Limited access to food, toys, and other resources which triggers them to protect it at all costs
- It may be dependant on the dog’s environmental influences
How to Deal with Dog Possessive Aggression?
If your dog shows signs of possessive aggression such as growling, snapping, or biting, it’s crucial to get assistance from a professional dog trainer as soon as possible. Here are a few tips that can be helpful in modifying possessive aggression in dogs.
- Have your dog eat in a comfortable and secure area where he is not being bothered. Do not challenge your dog when he is possessive over his favorite item.
- Getting advice to train him to “leave it” or “drop it” is the item that they are possessive about. However, these tips alone may not work if the dog does not understand what’s acceptable or unacceptable behaviour. Therefore, it’s essential to have your dog enrolled in a training program.
- Don’t threaten your dog by yelling at him to leave the item. Consult your dog behaviourist for guidance and assistance.
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We serve in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, and Delta.
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- Dog and Puppy Training in Burnaby
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Begging at the table
Dog and Puppy Behavior Training
Imagine this, you’re going to a dinner party. As you approach closer to your destination, you can smell that aroma of a scrumptious dinner. That aroma invites you in as it would for a dog while you’re opening the oven door to a roast Turkey.
You can imagine that with a dog’s nose known to be more sensitive than a human’s, it’s going to want a piece of that Turkey. Once a piece of food accidentally falls on the floor and the dog lunges for it, this action can become repetitive if the behavior is not corrected.
The meal is finally on the table. Your dog follows you as you sit down and he/she waits for you to give food from the table. If lucky, a piece of food does fall on the floor for him or her to pounce on. Once you have started giving food from the table, the dog will most likely remain there until your meal is finished. This can lead to the dog repeating the same behavior.
It’s amazing to see how dogs act by begging at the table for some food scraps. There could be whining, shaking, growling, howling, tugging and nudging your leg for attention. If those don’t work, then the next step would be for the dog to try to jump on your lap or even on the table. A dog jumping onto a table may lead to another unwanted behavior such as counter surfing. In other words, if a dog can manage to find a way onto a chair, it can get onto a table to get to the food on the table.
Another reason why you shouldn’t give food from the table is to prevent your dog from getting sick eating unhealthy food (i.e. spicy). You may be able to monitor what you give your dog at the table, but there’s always the chance of something dropping on the floor or a guest feeling sorry and giving in.
There are different ways to correct the begging behavior. When at the dinner table, refrain altogether from giving food to your dog from the table. Having an area gated or your dog in a crate can be a good preventative measure.
Once again, it’s important to note that once the dog has started to beg at the table and is rewarded with food, he or she will likely be there every time you sit down for a meal.
Dog and Puppy Behavior Training in Vancouver
Utilizing a daily consistent positive and motivational training routine can help modify this behaviour.
Moreover, we employ effective communication tools to explain key concepts quickly and easily. So, what are you waiting for? Call us now at 604 341 6509 to book your virtual dog training sessions today!
Tony Giotto, Master Dog Trainer and Behaviourist has worked with many dogs since 2001. He studied with and worked for Master Trainer S. Prewitt of the Prewitt Canine Training Academy at the International College of Canine Behavioural Science.
Call us now at (604) 341-6509 for more information!
We serve in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, and Delta.
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Are you giving/receiving a dog for Christmas?
Are you giving/receiving a dog for Christmas?
It can be an exciting and exhilarating time to receive a puppy or dog during Christmas. Although it can be a great experience to own a dog as a companion, it also comes with responsibilities and necessities to form a long-lasting bond.
The following is a general spectrum of requirements of owning a dog and enjoying its companionship.
First off, deciding on the sex, size, and the breed of the dog can be a little adventurous and interesting. Some typical questions such as how much does it shed, how big does it get, and how hard is it to maintain are generally asked among others.
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One of the most important factors in giving or receiving a dog is indeed making time to spend with him or her. Also, one has to be sure it fits his or her lifestyle. Also, being patient during the adjustment period of a puppy or dog arriving into a new environment is vital.
Such things as making sure that the home and/or property is safe and secure for the puppy/dog is important as well. For example, providing a crate and/or fenced property would not only make it safer but also easier to watch over the dog/puppy. Also, especially during Christmas, one must make sure that there are no goodies such as chocolate (very toxic to a dog) that can be easily accessible.
For identification purposes, a dog can carry a city and name tag in case it does get lost. Microchipping is also used as a form of identification when a lost dog is found.
Another important responsibility in owning a dog is to have it groomed on regular basis as well as having it checked by your local veterinary. Also, making sure that a well-balanced meal is given to the dog each time it’s being fed. A good source of dry kibble with a bit of rice (starting slow with a small ratio) and vegetable juice (no garlic or onion) drizzled on top of the meal could be very appetizing for a dog. Only COOKED MEAT, and no RAW MEAT, can also be used in the diet within moderation.
The importance of neutering and spaying a dog is also common when it is of an appropriate age to do so.
Dog obedience training is also very important in that it helps build a growing bond between the owner and the dog. Having one’s dog obedience trained has many benefits. For one, it builds a strong bond between the dog and owner. Dog training not only increases the confidence and sets the boundaries of the dog, but it also gives it a job to do. In other words, a dog that does nothing and sits there equals to boredom which leads to barking, chewing, jumping, digging, and may I say more?
There are many dog trainers that use different methods.
The methods we use are proven to work only if one is consistent and patient with the dog obedience training. We don’t use treats and neither do we use any form of aggression. We use a “play and praise” method . In other words, we use lots of motivation and positive reinforcement to help guide the dog as it learns and builds its confidence.
We wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
We serve in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, and Delta.
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