My dog is agressive. How can we change that?

We've had our dog for 5 years. In the past 3, he's been aggressive to the point that sometimes we're scared of him. He'll bite and always growls. We don't let him interact with people, but one day I want him to be like the day we got him. How can we make him a kinder dog without going to a therapist?My dog is agressive. How can we change that?
well you have to get your Domination, and you have to earn his trust so he knows he has no reason to bite or growl. ill give examples of things you may try, but if its that bad you may want to go see someone about it for the dog...



you need to buy a collar similar to a choke collar and place this on the dog, and a short leash maybe 2 feet max. This way the dog walks right next to you. NEVER let the dog walk in front of you The dog will feel more dominant. So either right next to you or behind you a bit.



Also have your dog spayed/nutered This is proven to make a dog a lot more calm and sociable. I have learned first hand. I have rescued many pit bulls who were used for fighting and these are the things i have done with them!



Interact with the dog a lot more. I would give the dog a nice bath...i know this may be hard but give the dog a nice bath and then towel dry him...dogs love this and hate being wet so they realize they need you to get dry. then give a bone To chew on to settle back down. and give lots of praises!!



Make a point to walk the dog every day with the short leash and collar this will get out extra energy and will allow less energy for aggression!! email me if you need more help ill do all i can



glitterhalo87@verizon.netMy dog is agressive. How can we change that?
You need to go to a trainer and get Professional help if your not experienced with aggressive dogs



i had a shih tzu like that and i had to get a Professional trainer to help me but make sure they work with you and not just the dog!!
You MUST go to a professional dog trainer. It isn't wise to take opinions of such a situation off of the internet.



Dealing with aggressie dogs isn't a 'easy fix.' Contact a dog trainer. Plain and Simple.



Good Luck!
Please DO NOT try the Cesar Milan-type dominance training on your dog. It may work on TV but you can get badly bitten if you try this yourself. Dominance training, if done wrong, can make your dog MORE aggressive.



What I'd suggest instead is the NILF (Nothing in life is free) program. Don't take your dog on walks, feed, or pet him unless he does a trick for you (sitting, laying down). This will teach him that he needs to earn things from you, and he will learn to respect you. You can hand-feed him his entire dinner, making him sit or do a trick for each handful of food.



I would suggest an obedience class if you can afford it. Humane societies often offer them for $60-$80. It might be worth it since it might keep you from needing to put your dog down.