{"id":370,"date":"2022-03-27T04:33:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T04:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/australianwildlife.com.au\/?p=370"},"modified":"2022-03-27T04:33:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T04:33:40","slug":"how-to-train-aggressive-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/australianwildlife.com.au\/how-to-train-aggressive-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Train Aggressive Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bringing a new pup into your home can be exciting. But, when you\u2019re expanding your family and adding a beloved pet into the mix, you may not expect to have to deal with aggressive behaviour in your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Similarly, it may be disconcerting when your older dogs begin to exhibit aggressive behaviour out of the blue. Your first thought may be to train your dog. However, aggressive dog training can be much more complicated than a \u2018normal\u2019 training regime<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you want to know how to train your aggressive dog, then we have a quick guide on a few things you should do to take those first steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Guide To Aggressive Dog Training<\/span><\/h2>\n

Training an aggressive or reactive dog is important for the safety and wellbeing of the humans around it – as well as for the dog itself. Most aggression is born out of fear or frustration. So, it\u2019s important to help your dog overcome any triggers that may set off an aggressive reaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Identifying Triggers<\/span><\/h3>\n

There isn\u2019t a rulebook when it comes to what the root cause of aggression is in your dog. But, there are a few signs that you can look for. This will help you identify what triggers a strong emotional or aggressive reaction in your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For instance, say you notice that your dog becomes aggressive around other dogs when it is usually calm and loving in its own space. In this case, you may have identified the root cause of your pup\u2019s aggression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some of the most common triggers in dogs include:<\/span><\/p>\n