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Aggressive dogs are quite a commonplace in most neighborhoods; which is why it is not very surprising to see small children or even adults being chased by dogs. What is important to note here is that there are better ways to react in dog attacks than trying to out run vicious dogs. Here is a compilation of the various tactics you can apply if you ever find yourself to be a victim of a dog attack.

The most important thing to keep in mind in case of a dog attack is that dogs as animals are physically more bestowed than humans are. Which means that they can not only run faster than the average human, but can also smell and hear better. Also since they function on instincts you can be sure that their senses are at their sharpest most of the times, because of which dogs can actually sense fear. So lesson number one when dealing with dogs, is to always try and hide your fear, if you can’t dampen that heartbeat enough, you can be sure that the dog knows you’re scared, and once this is the case, the dog becomes bolder.

Remember how people have been found to enjoy the chasing bit more than they actually enjoy the catch? One can assume the same for dogs too. Numerous theories have been propounded about why dogs chase cars. Whatever the reason may be, fact remains that they love their chases a lot. So then, Lesson number two while dealing with dogs is to never run when chased by one. Cut out the chase and you cut out the fun for the dog. Instead stand your ground, look at the dog and say “Shoo” or “Go away” in a firm and commanding voice. If you’re on a bicycle, you’re an even better chase for a dog, so once again get off the bike take guard behind the bike if you may, and look straight at the dog with a stern gaze. Asking it to go away as in lesson number one is another thing you should consider, but mostly the moment you stop the bike and get off the dog is bound to get confused and backtrack.

Dogs are territorial animals and fiercely guard their territories, therefore whenever they feel threatened they act aggressively, It’s important to remember that whenever you come across a dog who feels threatened you should never look it in the eye. They might misconstrue your gazing as a challenge to them. it is best to have them in your peripheral line of vision at all times. Of course if they keep coming towards you, the best thing to do is to keep looking at them till they go away. Another thing you can do when under attack is to throw, whatever you can, at them, a wallet, a loose stone. This will, if not scare, definitely distract the dog for a while. If none of this works and the dog still charges at you to knock you down, curl yourself up and cover you head and then get medical attention as soon as you can. The precautionary measures you can take to avoid getting into an aggressive confrontation with dogs, is to always be calm. If a dog comes at you check if he’s aggressive, if not, don’t make any sudden movements, also, never disturb or play with an unknown dog if it is eating or sleeping.

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All dogs can be potentially dangerous, however some dogs are more dangerous than others. Various types of breeds can be considerably stronger and larger than a person of average size. This is why most apartment properties with many families living close together use a list of restricted breeds to approve new tenants and their animals. From my experience, the following breeds are almost always on restricted breed lists of most apartment communities.

10. Dalmatian

Weight: 40-70 lbs.Origin: Yugoslavia

Dalmatians are very protective dogs and can be aggressive towards humans. They are very active and need lots of exercise. They have very sensitive natures and an excellent memory. This bred is famed for their intelligence, indepedence, and survival instincts.

9. Boxer

Weight: 50-70 lbs.Origin: Germany

Unlike their name suggest, these dogs are not typically aggressive by nature. They are bright, energetic and playful breed. Boxers have been known to be “headstrong”, which makes it a bit difficult to train them but with positive reinforcement techniques, Boxers often respond much better.

8. Presa Canario

Weight: 80-115 lbs.Origin: Canary Islands

Originally bred to guard and fight with cattle, an attack by this dog has been described as hopeless for the victim. They are a guardian breed with man-stopping ability, incredible power and a complete lack of fear.

7. Chow Chow

Weight: 50-70 lbs.Origin: China

These dogs can be aggressive if poorly bred. The Chow Chow may appear to be independent and aloof for much of the day but needs constant reinforcement.

6. Doberman Pinschers

Weight: 65-90 lbs.Origin: Germany

Dobermans are great guard dogs for their alertness, intelligence and loyalty. They can be aggressive dogs when provoked. The typical pet Doberman attacks only if it believes that it, its property, or its family are in danger.

5. Alaskan Malamutes

Weight: 75-100 lbs.Origin: Nordic

These dogs are very energetic and active. If they are bored, they can become destructive. That’s why this dog needs lots of exercise to be happy.

4. Huskies

Weight: 44-66 lbs.Origin: Alaska

Very energetic and intelligent dogs. Not considered a good guard dog because of its personality characteristics and gentle temperament. A 2000 study of dog bites resulting in human fatalities in the U.S. found fifteen such fatalities (6% of the total) were caused by “husky-type” dogs between 1979 and 1997.

3. German Shepherds

Weight: 70-100 lbs.Origin: Germany

These dogs are intelligent and very alert. They are highly used by local authorities such as the police K-9 unit. German shepherds are known to be fearless and confident dogs.

2. Rottweilers

Weight: 100-130 lbs.Origin: Germany

Rottweilers are known to be very aggressive dogs because of their keen territorial instincts. That’s why they make great guard dogs.

1. Pit Bulls

Weight: 55-65 lbs.Origin: United States

A pit bull is a fearless dog that will take on any opponent. They will lock their jaws onto the prey until it’s dead. Pit bulls have a reputation of mauling people to death and they are highly sought for dog fighting.

Dogs most often make wonderful pets, however in certain circumstances, any type of dog can be dangerous. Even friendly dogs, may cause harm in the wrong circumstance.

Not all apartment properties have breed restriction lists but this is not something that is commonly known. Your best bet is to contact an apartment locating company in your area to obtain a list these properties and their current availability.

Lyndsee Rothenburg works as a residential placement specialist at Texas Apartment Center, a free apartment locating service in Dallas, TX. She may be reached at Lyndsee@TexasApartmentCenter.com
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If you’re a pet owner, no doubt you’ve seen your four-legged fur kid do things you’ve never really grasped. You’ve seen your loving, loyal dog turn into an aggressive, posturing guardian at the worst possible times, whether it’s around new people, other dogs, or even around family members.
Dog aggression is the result of millions of years of evolution to help wild dogs form hunting packs that can bring down game. It’s not something they’ll outgrow, but it is something that can be coached out of them. Most aggression in dogs doesn’t stem from any human behavior, even putting dog clothes on them. It’s that your dog is reading body languages as a dominance challenge, and is trying to carve a new place in the hierarchy of the pack.
The vast majority of dogs are content to let their two legged pack mates run things for them. When socialized as puppies, they bond to us the same way they’d bond to a larger dog in the pack in the wild; they get chided and rewarded and in doing so, learn the ropes of proper behavior. The problem stems when the dog gets incomplete or inconsistent instruction, and doesn’t recognize the humans in the house as being the top animal in the pack. In short, the dog is using aggression to try and intimidate you into doing what it wants, rather than the other way around; this shows up when the dog is being overly protective of a favorite sleeping area, or of its food dish – even when it’s being leashed or groomed, or having dog clothes put on it. Trust us; the dog isn’t objecting to your taste in clothes, it’s objecting to being subordinate to you.
This is very alien to a lot of dog owners, who expect that by showing the dog love and affection that the dog will respond to this the same way a human would. Solving it is not a quick process, either. It usually starts when the dog is 18 to 24 months old, and needs to be curbed quickly.
If you notice this pattern, set up an appointment with your veterinarian. Have the dog physically examined; there are some health problems that can trigger canine aggression, ranging from dental disease to hyperthyroidism to epilepsy. In older dogs, hip dysplasia or arthritis can be a trigger – if the dog is constantly achy, some will take it out as aggression.
If there aren’t any physical issues, the next step is to consult with a dog behaviorist; these are specialists who understand how the dog is behaving, and many of them can ‘read’ dog body language to find out what she’s really thinking. They can work out the specifics needed for your exact situation.
Some general tips, after checking for medical issues:
1) Get help early, before the problem sets in. While it’s possible to recondition a dog out of bad habits, the longer they’ve set in, the harder they are to break.
2) Don’t assume that a dog that growls over their food dish would never take that aggression out on someone else, like a stranger or a child.
3) Make the time to get exercise with your dog; the single most common contributing factor to dog aggression is what humans would call ‘cabin fever’. Your dog needs to run and exercise to be happy – most dog trainers recommend 45 to 60 minutes of exercise (where the dog is panting) twice a day!

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Let’s look at a good example of a dominant dog.  Have you ever noticed two dogs playing together and one of them will rest their paw (or both paws) on the shoulder of the other dog and then put a bit of downward pressure on them?  This is called “Teeing-Off”.   They are expressing dominance.  The motivation is the same when trying to dominate their owner, except in this case they will put their paw on your arm when you lean down to pet them.  In the case of them jumping up on you when coming through the door, they will jump up once and try to lean on you which will also express dominance status over you.

You need to realize that a disobedient aggressive dog isn’t necessarily a dumb one. If they don’t listen to you and push and pull you around, they may have decided not to recognize you as their superior in the pack hierarchy (while still thinking the world of you as a companion!). Whether it’s male or female, a dog that consistently jumps up and leans on you may be exhibiting one of many behaviors of the signs of “Alpha Dog” or “leader of the pack” which again comes as an instinct from their ancestor, the wolf.

If you suspect that their jumping up is in fact an expression of dominance, then your training will need to involve heavier corrections.  You may need to do more than simply ignore the dog while jumping and train them to Sit and Settle before getting your attention. For instance, water squirting, sharp “growling,” or even forcing the dog down and holding them down until they sit still are all corrections that will short circuit this behavior.

When you have visitors and your dog shows this type of behavior, you need to make sure you have established your position as the dominant member of your pack because your dog should never be allowed to position himself in front of you when the front door opens.  It is a good practice to give a calm and firm “Stay Down” warning in advance just before you open the door for a visitor. Your dog will be responding to your sense of composure and assertiveness, and start to truly believe that there is no real reason to freak out every time the door opens. We all love our little (and big) canine friends and sometimes think we’re being mean when we have to train them, but don’t worry, your dog loves you unconditionally and will eventually realize you are in charge.  Trust me, you and your dog will both be much happier.

I sincerely hope this article was helpful to you.  If you would like to gain more knowledge on good dog training and get a FREE 6-Day Mini Dog Training Course today, please visit http://www.susans-dog-lovers-tips.blogspot.com and click on the drop down menu for your specific needs.  While you’re there, don’t forget to check out “Putter’s Doggie Tips for the Week”!  Here’s to loving your dog.

Susan Benson loves the outdoors and that’s why she lives in beautiful Portland, Oregon, where the lush green scenery is absolutely beautiful. Her true passion is dogs and feels if she has information to pass on to other dog owners, then why not? She hopes her articles on dogs will help you and your beloved canine live a very long and happy life.
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Living with an aggressive dog is an alarming experience for every dog owner, mainly because it can erupt for no obvious reason and, if you are not prepared, it can leave you feeling completely helpless and wondering what course of action to take.

It is bad enough when the aggression is directed at you, your family or other pets, but when it starts to involve other people who you do not know, it is much worse, for obvious reasons.

The risk of injury to the owner, other humans and animals, is too great to be tolerated, once the aggressive behaviour becomes known, so that a solution has to be found quickly. Fortunately, there is a solution, and that is obedience training. The dog owner is responsible for the dog, and has to take responsibility for the animals behaviour.

Here are some tips to help you solve the problem.

Right from the start, the dog has to know you are the boss. I do not mean this in any overwhelmingly dominant way. With the correct training, there are ways to bring this about using the proper system of rewards, and other teaching techniques.

Be vigilant of your dog. Watch him, and get to know the triggers of specific behaviours on his part. What are the settings which cause him to show aggression. The events leading up to the act itself are relevant as well. Its a bit like piecing a puzzle together, but it is all part of understanding your dog.

Early socialization is key to preventing dog aggression. If he is used to being around other dogs, and a variety of other animals and people, he is less likely to show aggressive behaviour.

Do not be tempted to be confrontational when your dog is aggressive. Just saying the word no helps a lot, but know as well that you need to keep using the same word every time the dog starts the hostile behaviour. Repetition and patience are what is needed if the behaviour is to change.

John is a dog lover and is interested in all aspects of their welfare. For more dog articles and information, see: how to potty train your dogs
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Aggressive dog behavior should be taken very seriously.  We all know what an aggressive dog can do.  He can get into a lot of trouble and get you into a very troubling situation.  Besides getting you into a legal mess, he can cause you a lot of stress and embarrassment with his unacceptable behavior.

Aggressive behavior manifests in many ways.  Of course, biting and growling at people or other dogs is the most obvious.  But you should always be aware of different kinds of dog behavior that are sometimes overlooked and can get out of control.

Aggressive dog behavior includes:

Aggressive dog behavior does not happen overnight, so you should watch out for signs of developing dominant behavior.  Also, all aggressive dogs do not exhibit biting and growling, but they may have one of the other signs of dominant behavior.

Dogs know that they depend on humans for their survival.  They are fed and taken care of by humans.  However, when they know they can get their way by being demanding, they will think of themselves as the leader.  Since we cannot allow dogs to be the leader and let them exhibit all kinds of dominant behavior, such as biting, we need to nip this aggressive dog behavior before it has a chance to develop into more serious aggression.

You can hire a dog trainer to work with your dog.  However, this can be very expensive.  Also, dog training is as much training for the owner as it is for the dog.  The owner needs to be the alpha dog, so you both need to be trained.  You need to learn how to become the leader, and how to show your dog that from now on you are in charge.

Let’s face it, aggressive dog behavior can be very stressful and embarrassing at best, and very dangerous at worst.  You love your dog, and it would be awful if he did something irretrievable that could have grave consequences.

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We all know that aggressive dog behavior can have very serious consequences.  A vicious dog can cause massive injuries or even kill a person or another dog.  Most aggressive dogs do not have that level of aggression.  However, dog aggression will develop over time.  Minor signs of dog aggression can escalate and become much worse if this aggression is untreated.

We never believe our dogs could become vicious.  After all, we love our dogs and cannot think they could ever cause so much harm or turn on us.  Think again.  When a dog starts becoming dominant and is not corrected, his dominance will increase to the point where he could become dangerous.  If he thinks he is the leader, then he is in charge and he can choose any behavior he wants, including biting.

It is very important to recognize signs of aggression when they start.  This way we can correct our dogs and put an end to this.  After all we want to be able to enjoy our dogs and not be afraid that they can cause us stress and embarrassment when we take them out or when people visit us.  Worse yet, we cannot afford to let them injure someone.

Some common signs of aggression to watch out for are:

You have some options to stop this aggressive dog behavior.  A trainer is expensive.  Also, a trainer will train the dog.  However, you also need to be trained in order to become the leader.  You need to know how to be the leader and command without yelling or intimidating.  There are things you will need to learn so that your dog will know you are the pack leader who protects, feeds and cares for him.

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Stopping aggressive dog behavior is very important.  What starts out as harmless aggression could turn into severe aggression.  When you allow dog aggression, the dog believes he can get away with any behavior.  This could become stressful and dangerous, if the dog were to get out of control.

Aggressive dog behavior manifests in many different ways.  Some of the manifestations of this dominant behavior are:

It is very important to watch out for these and other signs of aggressive behavior.  When a dog is aggressive he believes he is the leader.  As a leader his behavior can take on different aggressions.  What started out an insignificant  behavior could escalate over time to manifest as dangerous and scary dog behavior.

Small dogs tend to get away with more aggressive behavior because of their size.  For example, if a small dog jumps on people it is not seen as bad as a big dog, which has a lot more weight and could hurt you.  But that does not mean that this behavior should be acceptable, even in small dogs.  It is the aggressiveness which needs to be addressed.  And besides, small dogs can also severely hurt people, especially children.

In order to correct aggressive dog behavior you could hire a trainer.  However, not only is the trainer very expensive, but he only trains the dog.  You need to be trained as much as your dog, as you need to regain leadership.  There are a lot of changes you will need to make to learn how to communicate effectively with your dog.

Aggressive dog behavior has to be stopped as soon as possible.  Don’t wait until you are faced with a big lawsuit or take the chances of your dog injuring someone.  That would probably be very devastating.

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Aggressive dog behavior is not always recognized.  Many people only recognize the major aggression problems, but some smaller aggression in dogs goes by unnoticed or at least accepted.  But dominant and alpha behavior in dogs should be corrected.  If he is not stopped he will continue developing aggressive behavior over time, which can become a very serious problem.

Not all aggressive dogs bite or growl.  They can have more subtle aggressive behavior, such as being stubborn and demanding.  They might refuse to obey you and insist on getting their way.  They might jump on your lap without being called, or nudge you to play with them.  They might whine or bark at you when they want something.  All these are signs of aggressive behavior.

Aggressive dog behavior, if left untreated, will develop over time.  Your dog will become more and more dominant, and he might start acting out more aggressively.  We all know that this is not only stressful, but dangerous as well.  Dog attacks are not uncommon, and are known to happen with family dogs that have been in the family for years.

Dogs are supposed to obey your command and follow you, not the other way around.  When a dog is making you do what he wants, there is something wrong with that picture.  You have to become the leader again and put a stop to his aggressive dog behavior in order to avoid a major catastrophe.  We love our dogs, and I cannot think of a worse scenario than if one of my dogs injured someone and I would have to give him up

A dog trainer is very expensive.  Also, the dog trainer will train your dog, but you need as much training as the dog, so you can learn how to become the dominant one.  You need to learn how to regain the command of your dog, so he will recognize you as the leader.

Here is the #1 method I recommend that will really help you put an end to your dog’s aggressive behavior.

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Does your dog have aggressive dog behavior?  Is he dominant?  Is he demanding?  Does he want his way all the time?  Is his behavior annoying and embarrassing?  Does he stress you out?

Aggressive dog behavior can take many forms.  Of course, there are some dogs that are so aggressive that they are a real danger.  I have known big dogs that have attacked even their owner and killed them, because of untreated dog aggression.  This was not a dog that had ever attacked his owner before, but he did show some signs of aggression.

Aggressive dog behavior will escalate over time.  So what can be seen as insignificant signs of aggression should not be overlooked.  You should put an end to it the sooner the better.  Don’t wait until it gets worse, or until there is a terrible accident.

Always be aware of signs of aggression, so you can do something about it.  Here are some signs of aggression, which are pretty common:

When a dog thinks he can get away with his demands, he thinks he is the leader.  And as a leader, he is the one who does what he wants.  His behavior can grow more and more aggressive and he can become dangerous.

In order to change his aggressive dog behavior you need help.  You need help for the dog and for yourself, as you will also need to be trained to be a leader and take charge.  You will have to learn how to effectively establish yourself as the leader of the pack.

You can hire a dog trainer, but besides being expensive, they only train the dog.  You need a method which will help both you and your dog. Your dog has to learn to become submissive and you have to learn to become a leader.  So each one has to take their rightful place in this relationship, and this way you will have a much more rewarding relationship which you will be able to enjoy much more.

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