Aggression Towards Other Dogs-Whats the Solution?

*If you intervene don't put your hands or get between them to avoid getting bitten yourself. If another person is there you can take your dog by the tail or hind legs and the other person takes the other dog and both pull back until one of the dogs loosens its grip. You should then move away quickly. This can be risky since dogs will sometimes bite whoever is hanging on to them.

*Fights and aggression that occur between dogs in the same household will be about those resources that are considered most important to dogs. These include territory, possession, food, sleeping-quarters, and favored people.

*Fights often come about over their sleeping territory near their owners, treats, food, owner attention (or greeting the owner upon return).

*Dogs of the same sex occur most often than those of the opposite sex and seems to be most intense between female dogs. Fights can also start between familiar dogs where one is obviously dominant.

*There are some familiar characteristics when it comes to fighting between dogs in the same household.
*A-Adult dogs over 3 years old.
*B-Dogs fight only when the owner is present.
*C-Dogs are of the same sex.
*D-A clash often between dogs is which one will be the dominant dog in the family pack.

*An owner might try punishment but typically this only promotes more aggression and creates new problems. Any breed of dogs can get into fights, and it depends more on theDogs Training!, temperament, and socialization.

*Some fights can start so quickly the owner is caught off guard, but many times you can spot behaviors that signal problems ahead. Keeping a watch out for these signs can keep a fight from starting.

*Of course the best approach is prevention and giving yourDog Proper Training and providing good leadership.