Amanda Teixeira
When a dog tackles another dog, serious injury can result. We will show you how to do it correctly so that aggressive behavior between dogs does not occur in the first place.
Aggression towards other dogs is a problem that many dog owners are familiar with. The motivation behind aggression towards other dogs is often fear. So most dogs are not dominant but show self-protective behavior. Read how you can go about it correctly so that such seemingly aggressive behavior between dogs does not occur in the first place.
4 tips on how to avoid aggressive behavior in your dog
To avoid sudden attacks when encountering strange dogs, you should follow these tips and follow them consistently.
Dogs on a leash should never be allowed to be encountered. They often go below the individual distance of the dog and in the worst case can end in a fight.
If an off-leash dog gets too close to you, use clear body language to send him away, including a loud verbal signal if necessary.
Aggressive behavior in dogs that are on a leash often results from the fact that dogs are given too many decisions when they are together. If you allow yourself to be pulled in the direction of the strange dog, or stop if he wants to sniff the other dog, you convey to the dog that he should manage important situations, such as dog encounters, himself. Do not let that happen.
Stay cool Above all, your dog will orientate himself towards you if he sees you as level-headed and relaxed, someone who has an overview and a plan. Dogs, for example, perceive from our appearance when we are hectic due to insecurity. Under certain circumstances, this leads to a dog preferring to rely on itself. Therefore: stay relaxed, keep your arms relaxed on your body, greet other dog owners in a friendly way, because this will also make your dog calmer.
