Dealing with an aggressive dog can be a major problem especially if you have children around. If you find your dog is getting aggressive there are a few different options available to you.
The first option would be to get rid of your dog (not recommended). While most people view their dogs as part of the family and would never want to get rid of them, for some this is the option they choose.
If you do decide that you want to get rid of your dog then make sure you find him a safe home. Never just let a dog go especially if they are aggressive. It is true that dogs are from wild animals but we have pretty well breed that out of them so it would be very unsafe for a dog alone out in the wild.
The better option would be to either train your dog to not be aggressive or let someone else train him. There are many different classes you can take your dog to and most everywhere has dog trainers. If you decide to train your dog yourself, do not worry if you encounter some dog training problems. This is normal and you and your dog will be able to overcome the dog training mishaps.
One way of training your dog is through clicker training. If done properly, you will see a world of difference in your dog’s behavior in a short amount of time. The beauty of clicker training for dogs is that after a while of using the clicker you will have a dog that listens to your commands without the need of using the clicker or dog treats.
When you are doing clicker dog training timing is everything. If you do not get this right then you will be basically wasting your time and effort.
The second that your dog follows your command you need to click with the clicker and give them a treat. If you click to late your dog will only know that you are being very nice and giving him lots of treats.
You also should keep the clicker tucked in your hand so your dog can not see it. You can also click with your tongue instead of the clicker after your dog has gotten used to the clicking.
No matter how you are going to train your dog make sure you are using positive and safe dog obedience training methods. Using negative methods to train your dog will not only hurt your dog but he will get steadily worse behaved as time goes on.
