Every canine is transcended from wild dogs so the possibility of aggression is always there. Many believe that all dogs of a certain breed are naturally aggressive but the truth is, the ones believed to be aggressive are the ones that people often train to be mean.

An example is the pit bull. Pitt Bulls are not overly mean and aggressive by nature. In fact they can be very mild tempered and sweet dogs. The reason for the misconception is that the pit bull is a very common dog for people to train to be mean.

While you can not classify all dogs from one breed as being aggressive, every dog will have its own personality. If you find that you have an aggressive dog you need to use caution around them especially if they are around children.

So what do you do if you get a dog that is a bit on the aggressive side?

The answer depends on how aggressive your dog is and what sets them off.

One way dogs display aggression is by lying low to the floor like they are going to pounce and growling. It is usually best to just pretend that your dog is not even there when they do this. The worst thing you can do is look them in the eye because by doing that you are issuing a challenge and it will turn into a game of who is in control.

Never lash out or spank your dog if he is doing this or it will turn into a game where he tries to dog you and lunge at you for his turn. Once it becomes a game you will have a very difficult time of breaking your dog’s aggressive habit.

If your dog gets aggressive when he is eating the best way to deal with it is to stay around him every time he is eating. Do not touch an aggressive dog when he is eating. Start out by staying in the same room and gradually work your way closer every meal.

Always use caution when doing this and pay close attention to the signs your dog is giving you. If he starts to get nervous or agitated then do not get any closer.

If you have a very aggressive dog then you need to use caution around him and get him trained either by training him yourself or by going to a local dog trainer.

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