One of the most feared bad dog behaviour is dog aggression. It is also the number one reason why pet owners seek the help of professionals.
Types of Dog Aggression
- Dominant
- Defensive
- Possessive
- Territorial
- Parental
- Plus others
A dog can exhibit more than one type of aggression. So when dealing with dog aggression it is paramount to know what type of aggression you are dealing with.
What a pet owner wants to do is to prevent any aggression in their dog whatsoever and this would start when your dog is just a puppy. If your puppy is trained right from the beginning and knows his place in the pack then usually you will not have an issue with aggression. They may sometimes challenge for a higher position but as the pack leader you need to know how to control your pack.
Some dogs may challenge more than others so another aspect to look at when talking about dog aggression is you need to make sure you are getting the right dog for you.
If you are a mild laid back sort of person then a Rottweiler or even an Akita would not be a good fit for you and they would also not be a good fit for a person looking for a tough aggressive dog.