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Aggression is a very common characteristic in dominant and independent dogs. These types of dogs, no matter what the breed, often tend to show their frustration through aggressive behavior. You may wonder why and how a dog becomes aggressive and the truth of the matter is that a dog will not attack someone for no reason. Dogs are naturally loving and obedient animals but when exposed to dangerous and abusive behavior they can adapt the same behaviors within themselves. The same is true when they are provoked.

The breed of the dog can also contribute to their dominant behaviour. Some breeds are more territorial than others and some are more protective than others and so on. Your dog is looking to protect itself and remain the dominant figure in the household. If you were to clap your hands, tap him on the head or any other type of negative action takes place he/she may mistake this as a sign of your aggression and prepare to attack.

Another type of aggression you may find within your dog is their natural ability and need to protect. This is based on their fears and if you create fear within your dog they will resort to this natural instinct and attack in the way they see fit. You can tell a dog is frightened when you go to pet them and they shy away from you, or if they are trembling. These are just two signs to look for out of many but it is a good place to start.

Now that you have an idea of what aggressive behaviour looks like and how it may come to be you have a better chance of dealing with it. As you can now see, there are certain actions and behaviours of the owner that can create aggressive behaviour in your dog and these actions should always be avoided. Punishing your dog in these situations is not the answer either. By choosing to punish them in one way or another you may only be spurring on this type of aggressive behaviour.

Remember that if your dog is behaving aggressively there must be a reason. Dogs are not aggressive by nature they are made this way through situations and circumstances. Punishing them for acting out will only make things worse. If you find that you have done nothing to create or bring on this type of behaviour, it becomes important to bring your dog to a professional and ask for their guidance. This type of behaviour is very uncommon in puppies but more common in adult dogs. When you adopt an adult dog sometimes you are taking on someone else’s mistakes and this can take time to correct but it does not mean your dog’s behaviour is irreversible.

Take the time to work with your dog; do not show them you are scared of them because this will only reinforce their behaviour. Act as the leader of the house, keep your dog calm and create a loving environment for them. These are the first steps towards eliminating aggression and moving forward.