Aggressive Dog Training in Aruba
Aggressive Dog Training in Aruba
Behavior Change is Possible
There is nothing worse than being the owner of a dog that is known for aggressive behavior. Your pet gets labeled as a bad dog, and you get labeled as a bad dog owner.
However, at Happy Island Dog Training, we know that aggression is nothing more than an undesirable behavior that needs to be modified. Although the consequences of this behavior can be more severe than others, the process for handling it is no different than retraining a dog to use the bathroom outdoors or keep off the furniture.
If you stay calm and put your trust in the right Aruba dog trainer, you can have a well-behaved dog.
Only in rare cases (usually when there is a medical issue involved) is a dog unable to overcome aggressive behavior. Happy Island Dog Training can help figure out the triggers for your dog’s aggression and decide on the best course of action for communicating to your dog that snapping, growling, and lunging are not acceptable behaviors.
Common triggers for canine aggression are:
Strangers
Whether the stranger in question is a person or an animal, many dogs simply don’t trust what they don’t know. Our goal in training is to have your dog trust you and your judgment. Rather than deciding for himself that someone or some animal is untrustworthy, we’ll teach your dog to follow your lead and look to you for guidance.
You shouldn’t be afraid to throw a party or get a new pet because you’re worried that your dog may scare or attack someone.
Possessiveness
This common trigger can apply to people, places, food, toys…pretty much anything. Your dog has decided something belongs to them and no one is taking it away. The only problem is that your dog is not the one in charge. You are.
We can help train your dog, through positive reinforcement, to recognize you as the “leader of the pack.” By the time we’re done, you’ll be able to take the bowl out from under their nose without your dog batting an eye.
Fear/Anxiety
We all know that if an animal is afraid, they will lash out. We can remind your dog that they should be looking to you for guidance. If you are confident and secure in your demeanor and commands, your dog will feed off of that.
Dominance
Some dogs just like to be in charge. However, they are not wild animals vying for the leadership role. They are domestic and part of a family. We can help remind them of that using our in-home training program. No matter how large or small, young or old your dog is, their behavior can be modified.
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Does any of this sound familiar? Maybe you still aren’t sure why your dog lashes out. You might be afraid of your dog, or you might be afraid of losing your dog. But you don’t have to live with that fear. Let Happy Island Dog Training help your dog live a long, happy life with your family.
Contact us today at 800.649.7297 to speak with an animal behavior specialist.