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How To Deal With An Aggressive Dog – Clicker Training
Have you ever asked yourself “Is my dog aggressive“? If you have then you probably have good reason to think your dog is aggressive. 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 choose to get rid of your dog make sure you take him somewhere safe. You should never let any dog go especially if they are aggressive. Dogs are no longer breed to be wild animals so they would be truly unsafe out on their own.
An even better option would be to train your dog or have a dog trainer train him. There are a variety of classes you can take your dog to and there are private dog trainers most everywhere.
Clicker training is an excellent way to go about training aggressive dogs. If clicker dog training is done correctly you will see a major improvement in your dog’s behavior. What makes clicker training for dogs so wonderful is that after a bit you will be able to give your dog commands that he will follow without the use of the clicker or dog treats.
Timing is everything when using the clicker dog training method. If you do not get this right then you will be basically wasting your time and effort.
The moment that your dog follows your command you need to click and give him a treat. If you click to long after the desired action your dog will have no idea why you are being so generous with the dog treats.
You also should keep the clicker tucked in your hand so your dog can not see it. You can also do clicker training by clicking with your tongue.
No matter how you are going to train your dog make sure you are using positive training methods. Not only will negative training methods hurt your dog but you will also notice a decline in your dogs behavior over time.