#aggressive training for dogs

[animalsandpetscare]

A New Dog Moves In

Preparing for the Arrival

Setting up the environment

Before the arrival of a new dog, it's essential to prepare the environment to ensure a smooth transition. This involves creating a safe and comfortable space for the new addition, including a designated sleeping area, feeding station, and access to water. Additionally, removing any hazards or potential dangers from the living space is crucial to prevent accidents or injuries.

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Gathering necessary supplies

Having the right supplies on hand is essential for welcoming a new dog into the home. This includes basics such as food and water bowls, a leash and collar, a comfortable bed or crate, and appropriate toys for mental stimulation. Depending on the dog's needs, additional items such as grooming supplies, training treats, and a doggy first-aid kit may also be necessary.

Welcoming the New Arrival

Introducing the new dog to the home

When the new dog arrives, it's essential to make introductions gradually and calmly. Allow the dog to explore their new surroundings at their own pace, offering gentle encouragement and reassurance. Providing a quiet space where the dog can retreat if feeling overwhelmed is important, as it allows them to adjust to their new environment in their own time.

Establishing routines and boundaries

Consistency is key when it comes to establishing routines and boundaries with a new dog. Setting clear expectations from the beginning helps to prevent confusion and promote positive behaviors. This includes establishing feeding schedules, potty training routines, and rules for behavior in the home. Consistent positive reinforcement and gentle correction are effective methods for teaching desired behaviors and boundaries.

Bonding with the New Dog

Spending quality time together

Building a strong bond with a new dog requires spending quality time together. This includes engaging in activities such as walking, playing, and training sessions that allow for positive interaction and communication. Incorporating activities that the dog enjoys and finds rewarding helps to strengthen the bond and build trust between the dog and their new family members.

Building trust and rapport

Building trust and rapport with a new dog takes time and patience. It involves being patient, consistent, and understanding of the dog's needs and preferences. Providing love, attention, and affection in a gentle and respectful manner helps to foster a sense of security and belonging for the dog, laying the foundation for a strong and lasting bond.

Addressing Challenges and Concerns

Dealing with anxiety or fear

It's not uncommon for new dogs to experience anxiety or fear when adjusting to their new environment. This may manifest as nervous behaviors, such as pacing, panting, or hiding. Providing a calm and supportive environment, along with gentle reassurance and positive reinforcement, can help to alleviate anxiety and build the dog's confidence over time.

Handling behavioral issues

Addressing behavioral issues with a new dog requires patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. Identifying the root cause of the behavior and addressing it proactively is essential for promoting positive change. Working with a professional trainer or behaviorist can provide valuable guidance and support in addressing behavioral issues effectively and responsibly.

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In conclusion, welcoming a new dog into the home is an exciting and rewarding experience. By taking the time to prepare the environment, establish routines and boundaries, bond with the new dog, and address any challenges or concerns that may arise, dog owners can ensure a smooth transition and lay the foundation for a happy and harmonious relationship with their new furry companion. With patience, love, and understanding, the bond between a dog and their new family members will continue to grow stronger with each passing day.

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[emry-stars-art]

Whumptober day 27: forgotten/locked away/immortal (full under the cut)

Find the royal au masterpost here

These poor puppies have no idea why someone’s huddled in their house; Abram might not find it so bad if he wasn’t too hungry and tired to keep them from playing too rough with him.

[sainteclectic]

oh and btw soul's dog leg is specifically a livestock guardian dog. he protects the other two, loyally watching over them and saving them from danger. intimidating yet caring, he sees heart and mind as both his flock and the predators he needs to protect them from.

[hazard-and-friends]

i deeply appreciate those "your job simply is not that urgent, you can take a break/ignore your asshole boss/etc" posts because yeah! most peoples jobs are NOT that time critical and nobody will die!

otoh, mine--

[aidenwaites]

Big guy who stayed SO calm when a little angry dog was barking at him

[kangals]

Sorry if this has been answered, but will you keep Kep intact for breeding? Or nah :) no bias either way, you know your stuff so I know you wouldn’t breed willy-nilly xD

nah, I’m not interested in breeding. Kep gets to keep his balls until he’s at least two, and beyond that as long as they are not causing any behavior or health issues. if he’s a jackass or otherwise annoying to manage beyond my capability, snip snip.

[doggozila]

(via Dog Aggression: Study Shows Humans Create This Behavior - Doggozila)

[fayeandknight]

I hit my breaking point with my cousin and her dog and I just need to vent.

She stopped training with me a few months ago (as is her pattern) and then came to me today very upset about an incident. Apparently she was going down a hill and the ground was wet and she nearly lost control of the leash because her dog was aggressing at two other dogs. She starts blaming the other owner for having vicious dogs because they reacted back. Blah blah it's this other person's fault that as she struggling to regain control of her dog, he redirected to her and bit her. And that's when I lost my patience.

I told her her dog is the vicious one, that he's aggressive and out of control and until or unless she fixes things she needs to stop walking her dog around the neighborhood. Saying that felt like a failure for me as a dog trainer but I'm just at such a loss. Sooner or later she's going to lose control of the leash and her dog is going to seriously injure or kill another dog. It's not fair to put others at risk like that.

She started crying because that's his exercise and how she gets to chat with other people. I told her to utilize her yard, play in exchange for obedience. Practice walking on a leash calmly when dogs walk by the property. But that she has to get obedience and neutrality before she takes him off the property again.

I ended the conversation shortly thereafter because I knew that I was getting truly angry. But honestly it's so frustrating.

This is a dog who will 100% kill another dog if given the opportunity. This is a dog who redirects on the handler and goes for the face. It is pure luck that he hasn't landed a serious bite yet. It is only a matter of time before this ends in bloodshed or worse if she doesn't get very serious about it.

And the worst part is that no one in her family or mine is taking it seriously. I'm the bad guy for saying her dog is dangerous. I'm at fault for not fixing her dog. But how am I supposed to when there's no consistency or real buy in?

If she were just a client I would have walked away. But I can't because this is literally in my own backyard.

[pa-pa-plasma]

I wish people would be more normal about chihuahuas specifically because they really aren't an aggressive or unhealthy breed. they only act Like That when they're being harassed. they're an ancient breed that has only recently been bred into unhealthy sizes & skull shapes & most people you meet with a chihuahua will have a mixed rescue anyways, & those dogs will typically live into their teens & even early 20's. "they're so aggressive!! they're rats!!!" they are thee most abused dog on the planet. I think if someone you cannot possibly fight against tried to cut your ears off & then threw you into a ditch you'd be pretty defensive & jumpy too

[thebumblingbee]

The fact that we have the best behaved dog in the neighborhood will never cease to both make me laugh and astound me.

[lesbiten]

biggest idiotic dog owner pet peeve is when their dog tries to maim someone elses dog or honestly any animal and the owner goes 'omg my dog was protecting me!!' your dog is fear reactive, probably forgot you existed in the moment, and just wanted to kill the thing to save its own life

[burningkingpeach]

Republicans are the type of people to want a woman dead for aborting a 1 day old fetus that was going to grow up in an abusive foster home and then starve to death after aging out of the system, but will tell you to put down your dog if it stubbed its toe

[rasairui]

"Uhhh violence never the answer it's childish to start fights" it's also childish to refuse any and all criticism and expect everyone around you to bend over backwards to accommodate your every fucking whim and never do the same in return. If YOU make YOURSELF impossible to have a mature conversation with, people are going to stop trying.

[inklessletter]

"Don't let her [a Pomeranian] to growl at him [my dog, labrator sized]!! Can't you see it's a big dog?" - mother scolding her 8yo (tops) after their Pomeranian had an outburst at my dog, who didn't even look in her direction, circa 2023.

[gender-critical-analytical]

I have a lot of specific or strange standards but one I will never feel bad about is just that I am simply not dating anyone with a small dog again. Never trained, and they always either have an attitude because they can get away with whatever they want without their owner caring, or downright MEAN little things because their owner abuses them for fun. Cats and big dogs are where it's at, but no relationship with anyone with an ankle biter has ever worked out, and the more people I meet and animals I work with, the more violent, nasty tiny dogs I see, and the more sweet, well behaved large dogs. Cats can do whatever they want tho I actually don't really care

[eisthenameofme]

I bought a thing from a someone at the pride parade and my sister insisted i paid too much for it but like. this is nyc. i paid 7 dollars for a small chai latte. and i really do not give enough of a fuck to haggle about it in the middle of the street.