{"id":4666,"date":"2022-09-06T03:15:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T03:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/"},"modified":"2022-09-07T09:45:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T09:45:05","slug":"best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/","title":{"rendered":"Best answer: Can an aggressive puppy be trained?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/#Best_answer_Can_an_aggressive_puppy_be_trained\" title=\"Best answer: Can an aggressive puppy be trained?\">Best answer: Can an aggressive puppy be trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_aggressive\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to be aggressive?\">Is it normal for puppies to be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/#Can_puppy_aggression_be_cured\" title=\"Can puppy aggression be cured?\">Can puppy aggression be cured?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 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ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/#How_do_you_discipline_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"How do you discipline an aggressive dog?\">How do you discipline an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/#Is_my_puppy_trying_to_dominate_me\" title=\"Is my puppy trying to dominate me?\">Is my puppy trying to dominate me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/#How_do_I_socialize_my_aggressive_puppy\" title=\"How do I socialize my aggressive puppy?\">How do I socialize my aggressive puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained\/#What_is_abnormal_puppy_behavior\" title=\"What is abnormal puppy behavior?\">What is abnormal puppy behavior?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_answer_Can_an_aggressive_puppy_be_trained\"><\/span>Best answer: Can an aggressive puppy be trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Positive reinforcement, punishment-free obedience training is one way to create a well-behaved, well-mannered dog and prevent fear aggression in puppies.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-cured\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an aggressive puppy be cured?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-be-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppy play consists of chasing, pouncing, barking, growling and biting. Many pet owners mistake normal play behavior as aggression or laugh off behavior that is a warning sign for truly aggressive behavior. Puppies less than 12 weeks of age that react to pain or fear by growling or snapping are responding abnormally.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z8D4UFUMCvU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-puppy-aggression-be-cured\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppy_aggression_be_cured\"><\/span>Can puppy aggression be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, there\u2019s no guarantee that an aggressive dog can be completely cured. In many cases, the only solution is to manage the problem by limiting a dog\u2019s exposure to the situations, people or things that trigger her aggression. There\u2019s always risk when dealing with an aggressive dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-aggression-be-trained-out-of-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_aggression_be_trained_out_of_a_dog\"><\/span>Can aggression be trained out of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is training an aggressive dog possible? Yes. Aggression in dogs, whether it be toward a dog\u2019s owner or other dogs, is a serious behavior that should be adjusted with the help of a professional dog trainer.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2oMxa0SVdI4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-control-an-aggressive-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_control_an_aggressive_puppy\"><\/span>How do you control an aggressive puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Methods for Stopping Your Puppy\u2019s Aggressive Behavior<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Don\u2019t let your cute puppy turn into an aggressive dog. A lot of people think dogs bite \u201cbecause that\u2019s what they do\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Fear is the common factor.<\/li>\n<li>Your puppy and other people.<\/li>\n<li>Play-biting shouldn\u2019t get out of hand.<\/li>\n<li>Your puppy only knows what you teach him.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-assert-dominance-over-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_assert_dominance_over_a_puppy\"><\/span>How do you assert dominance over a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are five things to keep in mind when dealing with an alpha dog.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You Need to Be Even More Calm-Assertive. Dogs will not follow unstable energy.<\/li>\n<li>Set Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Force Affection.<\/li>\n<li>Use Meal Time to Your Advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Give Your Dog a Job.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-a-puppy-for-biting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy_for_biting\"><\/span>How do you discipline a puppy for biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The instant you feel your puppy\u2019s teeth touch you, give a high-pitched yelp. Then immediately walk away from him. Ignore him for 30 to 60 seconds. If your puppy follows you or continues to bite and nip at you, leave the room for 30 to 60 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-puppy-biting-me-aggressively\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_biting_me_aggressively\"><\/span>Why is my puppy biting me aggressively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The puppy has become aggressive about biting, especially if the bites break the skin and cause bleeding; it\u2019s a sign the dog is trying to be dominant. You need to take action immediately when a puppy won\u2019t stop biting and can\u2019t be distracted from doing so with treats or commands.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-puppy-so-hyper-and-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_so_hyper_and_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my puppy so hyper and aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if he sounds ferocious! Puppies can get very over exited when play with other dogs. Aggression is usually born out of fear.\u00a0 If you are concerned that your puppy is aggressive then do consult your vet, but the vast majority of people who are concerned about puppies biting and growling, own a puppy that is playing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ottertailkennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/how-to-stop-puppy-agression-and-hyper-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Why is my retriever puppy so hyper and aggressive? - Otter Tail Kennels\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-growl-and-snap\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_growl_and_snap\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to growl and snap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your puppy is fearful but not yet aggressive, go to \u2018Fear And Anxiety In Puppies\u2019 . Aggression can be defined as any hostile act that a puppy (or person) makes towards another. For pups, this can include growling, snarling, snapping in the air, and biting.\u00a0 Before snarling or bites occur, puppies will often growl.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-petsmart-train-aggressive-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_PetSmart_train_aggressive_dogs\"><\/span>Does PetSmart train aggressive dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavior Aggressive dogs are not allowed in class. If your dog is nervous around other dogs but not aggressive, you can attend class, or you can schedule a free 15-minute evaluation with a trainer to determine if PetSmart training is the right fit for your dog. Your trainer may recommend private classes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-playing-or\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dog is playing or being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Growl: Dogs do growl while playing, but there are two ways to tell different growls apart. An aggressive growl will be accompanied by snarling and snapping, while a playful growl is just a sound, accompanied by relaxed body movements (no tension).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-an-aggressive-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>How do you discipline an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Calm an Aggressive Dog<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Be calm. If your dog growls over a bone, snarls at another dog, or lunges at a child\u2014your first instinct is likely to scream, \u201cNO!!!!\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Practice prevention. It\u2019s important to make a note of what caused the aggression.<\/li>\n<li>Understand body language.<\/li>\n<li>Never punish aggressive behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"is-my-puppy-trying-to-dominate-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_puppy_trying_to_dominate_me\"><\/span>Is my puppy trying to dominate me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of physical aggression and fierceness denote possible dominance in puppies and adult dogs, DogChannel.com reports. These signs include growling, the display of teeth and biting. Although these signs can indicate dominance, they also can indicate fear.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-socialize-my-aggressive-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_socialize_my_aggressive_puppy\"><\/span>How do I socialize my aggressive puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tips for Socializing Your Aggressive Dog<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Introduce your dog to others. Going regularly to the dog park will make sure your puppy meets other dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t be harsh.<\/li>\n<li>Change your behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Have a routine.<\/li>\n<li>Take your furry friend to growl classes.<\/li>\n<li>Support social activities.<\/li>\n<li>Get professional help.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E-66ers4B_8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-abnormal-puppy-behavior\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_abnormal_puppy_behavior\"><\/span>What is abnormal puppy behavior?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An important sign that a puppy may be is that he shows an unwillingness to explore a new environment. Constant panting, yawning, excessive lip licking, and vocalization may be present. If you place a puppy on the floor and all he wants to do is hide under a chair or behind his owners\u2019 legs, a problem exists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Best answer: Can an aggressive puppy be trained?Is it normal for puppies to be aggressive?Can puppy aggression be cured?Can aggression be trained out of a dog?How do you control an aggressive puppy?How do you assert dominance over a puppy?How do you discipline a puppy for biting?Why is my puppy biting me aggressively?Why&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194326,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-an-aggressive-puppy-be-trained.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4666"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4666"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194327,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4666\/revisions\/194327"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4666"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}