When it comes to human-animal relationship, having a dog is the closest thing that defines love and affection between a pet and its owner. Countless remarkable stories have been told about the feats of man and his best friend - the ever loyal and obedient dog.
As much as dogs are heralded as the perfect pet, they can also be dangerous if they are not properly tended to. For one, dog bites can be lethal. This is why there is aggressive dog training.
Based on statistics, close to 5 million people each year report of having been dog bitten. 17% sought medical help while 10 to 20 percent reported cases of death from fatal dog bites and attacks.
Because of possible threats that certain dog breeds carry in their aggressiveness, some states in the US prohibited them. Breeds such as Pit bulls, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Akitas, malamutes, chow chows, Great Danes and Dobermans are dogs which can be extremely dangerous to attack. These dogs have powerful jaws that can deliver deadly bites.
Dogs can be tame and to the extreme aggressive. The behavior of a dog normally depends on how the owner trains the dog to be. If you want your dog to be safe around people and the people safe around them, it’s better to heed the following pointers to make sure that you are training your pet on the safe zone.
* Go out of your way and get your dog vaccinated. Anti rabies vaccines and other dose of healthy shots will make your dog safe to be around with. Roam your dog around in the park or other places that have humans and dogs in them such as puppy classes or pet stores. This allows your dog to mingle with his kind.
* Have your dog neutered to lower its aggression level. Neutering affects the territorial behavior and instincts of dogs. Male dogs that are not neutered carry 80% fatality when they attack and bite.
* Dogs are born to bite. Training your dog to refrain from biting things will reduce its biting habits. When see your dog ready to snap its jaw onto something, distract your dog by clapping or calling its attention by loudly saying its name. Instead, you can always give your dog something to chew like a chew toy. It pays to reward your dog after giving in to your commands.
* Carefully monitor the behavior of your dog if they are getting more aggressive by the day. Seek help from your local dog trainer or vet.
By following these tips, you make your dog not only your own pet but the entire community’s. Don’t be afraid of aggressive dog training.
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