Cocker Aggression

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Aggression Solutions
by: Anonymous

You have mentioned that when dogs come towards your dog they get in fights. Are the dogs that are provoking your dog running loose in the streets? Sounds like something is missing here.

To stop the aggressive behavior you need to find the source. A quick way to check is to take a look at the dogs tail position. when you are walking him.

If the tail is standing straight up it is a display of dominance. Also how you handle the leash and the dog will play an important role. I will assume the dog is a good walker and walks behind or next to you. If not that is something that needs to be worked on.

If the dog’s tail is positioned between its rears legs the dog is displaying fear of a situation. Fear is the cause of most aggression problems.

Not knowing all the details, here is simple solution that will help you control and instill confidence in your dog when walking.

The placement of the leash should be just below the ears high on the neck. It is easier to control your dog when the leash is positioned properly. Only allow a loose leash if your dog is walking besides or in back of you. The loose leash is the reward for walking nice.

When walking your dog make small corrections to keep the dog by your side. A little pull with leash is all that is necessary. When you approach a house with a barking dog, pull the leash towards you so that you take control of the walk and your dog’s behavior until you pass the barking dog.

The trick here is maintaining a calm state throughout the walk. If need be you should stop the walk until the dog is in a calm state. This is the only frame of mind that the dog will listen and take direction from you.

Getting off on the right foot is important as well. If the dog is pulling you out of the house when your walk begins you are off to a rough start. A calm state needs to be established. If you show fear or lack control things could get out of hand quickly. As a natural instinct the dog will attempt to take over the dominant role.

To avoid conflict in the streets, with another dog keep your distance. Choose to walk another route to avoid the conflict. Attempt to talk to the dog owner. If that does not work contact the local animal control people.

When you pass the house with the barking dogs, simply control your dog and avoid them from having eye contact. If you drag your dog pass the nuance area it accomplishes nothing. Shorten your leash to gain control of your dog and calmly walk pass the house. Remain calm. It may take a couple of times for your dog to adjust to this new behavior.But by staying in control you will notice a difference in no time.

Again, not knowing all the details it is difficult access the issues. However, the above should give you get a better handle on the situation.

If you are uncertain of what is happening and how to control the situation I would strongly suggest getting help before someone gets hurt

Good Luck
Charlie Draper, Publisher
CockerSpanielTraining.net

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