Submissive or Aggressive Dogs - Developing the right kind of confidence
Posted by: Becky Vredenburg Posted on: November 13, 2007
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For the most part, shelter animals have been through a lot. It's very possible that they will be either submissive or aggressive. Their trust in humans is usually very little at this point, however they typically recognize that you want to help them. Take it slow. If they are very young be sure to play with them and train them from day one. Potty training would be the only appropriate training for the first 3-4 months. This boosts their confidence which is so important. It's a balanced equation. If you play and don't train they will develop the wrong kind of confidence. The training helps them understand that doing what you ask makes you happy. A happy you equals a happy them.
If the dog is older you will want to give them a little space. Keep them near you and the family however. Put a bed in the living room so they can lay peacefully but get used to the fact that they are part of a family now. Lay on the floor with your new dog. The lower you make yourself, the less intimidated the animal will feel. If they require training at this older age, I would recommend kneeling while training at first. If they are overly aggressive you may want to use an evaluation period. Certain breeds of dog are naturally aggressive and instinctively it's difficult to break them of that habit at an older age. They key to either type of dog is... developing the right kind of confidence.
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I have raised and trainged hunting dogs most of my life. Mainly Labs up until a couple of years ago. Hunting dogs must mind and do what they are told always or it can be very dangerous for them. It's a very precise type of training and I have used many of the same methods training other breeds over the past few years. I have been very involved with shelter animals over the past few years. I noticed a big difference in the personality of rescu
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