2009-05-19 17:56:20 UTC Puppies are so cute and cuddly... How could they be aggressive? While they look innocent, puppies like to bite and chew on things. If this behavior is not treated soon enough, it can outgrow into big problems later 38 puppy aggression, aggressive puppy, how to stop puppy aggression 10 1 <div style="float: right; width: 260px; text-align: right"><a href="/recommends/SecretsToDogTraining_Biting.html"> <img src="http://www.kingdomofpets.com/affiliatebanners/bite250x250.gif" border="0" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a></div> Puppies are so cute and cuddly... How could they be aggressive? While they look innocent, puppies like to bite and chew on things. If this behavior is not treated soon enough, it can outgrow into big problems later, when they grow up and became big dogs. When it comes to aggressive puppy behavior, there are laws that state your dog can be put down if it bites someone. Now, you wouldn't want that to happen, right?<br /><br />The only way to ensure this does not happen is to properly train your puppy at early age. What exactly is puppy aggression? It's any form of growling, biting, howling, barking. This may even seem cute and make you laugh, but have in mind that it can develop in a serious dog aggression behavior later. And you are the one who will be held responsible...<br /><br /><h1 align="center"><font size="4"><a href="/recommends/SecretsToDogTraining_Biting.html">Biting? Nipping? Barking? Stop Your Puppy Aggression Now! Click HERE!</a></font></h1><br />First thing you should do is to find why your puppy get's aggressive. There are number of reasons for puppy aggression, including:<br /><br /><ul><li>Puppy being all alone for period of time. If your puppy is bored and scared, it can lead to aggressive behavior.</li></ul><ul><li>Fear from other people or dogs. Make sure everyone in your house is friendly with your puppy - including older dogs.</li></ul><ul><li>Physical pain or discomfort. Any form of pain or violence upon your puppy will likely make him act aggressively, only to defend himself. This can result in serious aggressiveness later, so you better stop it as soon as possible.</li></ul><ul><li>Territory protection. If your puppy is of a larger dog breed, he will want to protect his territory, even from you and your family. Don't let him gets his way, you are the Alpha male in this pack - and make sure your puppy knows it too.</li></ul><p><br />If your puppy is behaving aggressively, you might have a bigger problem you think you have. Handling dog's aggressiveness is much harder then simple dog obedience training. You should consider some serious puppy training.</p><p>Better to stop this problem while your dog is still small. Here are some key points:</p><ul><li>Acting immediately is the key. When your puppy starts biting or acting aggressively in any other way, acting that very moment is of key value of preventing it. Immediately yelp a loud &quot;NO&quot; at your puppy in firm and confident voice. If he calm's down, praise and reward him. Remember to always stay consistent.</li></ul><ul><li>You are the leader of the pack. You are setting the limits, you are scheduling feeding. Don't let your puppy handle you with his cuteness. Your puppy must learn he is just one of the pack and you are the leader.</li></ul><ul><li>Don't punish your puppy. If you are going to punish your dog, do so with just a firm rebuke rather than physical punishment or a loud voice. Reward your dog with treats and praise for calm, subordinate behavior. When your puppy sees that behaving well is a good thing, he will be much less prone to act out aggressively.</li></ul><ul><li>Meet with other dogs. Let your puppy socialize from an early age. This is crucial in your dog's development as he will learn what unwanted aggressive behavior means. Make sure your puppy show respectful behavior towards other dogs, people and kids - praise this behavior and immediately correct any bad one.</li></ul><p><br />A well trained puppy is a pleasure to have around. While still being playful, he knows where the limits are and that he'll get rewarded when he obey's them and corrected when not. </p><p>Your friends, family and your puppy will all be thankful to you!</p><h1 align="center"><font><font size="4"><a href="/recommends/SecretsToDogTraining_Biting.html">Biting? Nipping? Barking? Stop Your Puppy Aggression Now! Click HERE!</a></font></font></h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1583