How to Calm a Dog When He's Biting or Aggressive

 

 

If you're reading this article, there's a good chance that your dog is biting or being aggressive. Dogs will sometimes act like this for a number of reasons such as when they're bored, stressed out, sick or feeling threatened.

They may also bite out of frustration if they're trying to communicate something to you as their owner. Whatever the case may be, it's important to know how to calm them down so that you can prevent any further injuries from occurring.

Here are some tips on how to do so:

 

Identify the behavior that is causing the problem.

 

If your dog is biting or acting aggressively, it's important to figure out why. For example, if your dog is biting people at home but not in public, it may be because he feels like he has more control over his environment at home and can get away with being aggressive there. Or if he bites strangers but not family members, it may be because he doesn't feel comfortable around new people.

Once you've identified what situations trigger the behavior, work on changing those situations so that your dog can't use aggression as a way to get what he wants. For example, if your dog is aggressive toward strangers but not toward family members, consider taking him to training classes where there will be plenty of strangers present so that he can learn how to interact comfortably with them; this will help him build his confidence around people in general and make him less likely to bite out of fear later on down the line.

 

Remain calm and in control.

 

To help your dog understand that you are in control, it's important to remain calm. Ideally, you should also be confident and have a commanding presence.

A dog who is biting or behaving aggressively will be much more likely to stop if he sees that his actions are making you angry or scared. You don't need to yell at the dog—a firm voice and a stern look will usually suffice.

If you have a leash on hand, try holding the end of it firmly enough so that your dog realizes there will be serious consequences if he doesn't obey your commands immediately. If your dog is biting or acting aggressively toward another person, it's important that you act fast. He may be just playing around and not mean any harm—but if he's been doing this for a while, then chances are good that he doesn't realize how dangerous his actions are.

You should also try to remain calm if the dog does not obey your commands. Don't get frustrated or angry; this will only make things worse. Instead, calmly repeat the command (using a firm voice) until your dog obeys.

 

Never physically punish your dog.

 

Never physically punish your dog. Dogs are pack animals and respond well to positive reinforcement. Punishment will make the dog fearful of you and/or other people, which can lead to aggression.

Your dog may become more aggressive in order to protect itself from further physical harm, which is why it's important to never use punishment on an aggressive dog—it could make him even more dangerous!

If a dog is aggressive towards you or other people, it's important to seek professional help right away. A dog trainer can help you learn how to work with your dog in order to change its behavior and make it safer around others.

It's important to remember that a dog's aggression is never our fault. We are responsible for meeting the needs of our pets and ensuring they are safe, healthy and happy. If your dog is acting aggressively toward you or another person, it could be because he feels threatened or scared in some way.

 

Be assertive and confident.

 

When your dog is biting or acting aggressively, you need to be assertive and confident.

This can mean different things depending on the situation. But in general, it means giving commands that are firm but gentle. Be consistent with them and don't change them frequently (e.g., if you say "No" once and then say "Stop it" a few minutes later). Don't yell at your dog—this will only make him more stressed out and aggressive! Instead of yelling "No!" try saying something like "Stay!" or even just clapping your hands together loudly. If there's another person around who can help out by giving commands too, that will also help keep things calm for both of you!

Be patient when dealing with an aggressive dog; remember that he doesn't know what he's doing is wrong yet—he just wants what he wants right now! Remind yourself that this is a phase in his development; soon enough he'll learn not to bite people as often or as hard :)

 

Ignore aggressive behavior.

 

Do not give your dog your attention when he is displaying aggressive behavior. If he is biting you, snarling, growling or otherwise acting out of control and unpredictable, the best course of action is to ignore him completely and remove yourself from the situation completely.

Don't try to reason with an aggressive dog. A dog's brain only thinks about survival and his own needs first—he will not appreciate any attempt by you to explain why it's important for him not to bite or fight with another animal or human being (unless it's relevant).

Don't physically restrain an aggressive dog if possible; getting bitten by a frightened or enraged animal would be much worse than simply letting them run off themselves once they've calmed down enough so that they aren't going after anyone anymore! However if there isn't any other choice then make sure there are no distractions nearby before attempting this method; otherwise use caution trying not get bitten even more!

 

Be consistent with your commands and be patient. Dogs learn best through repetition and consistency.

 

Dogs learn best through repetition and consistency. If you want your dog to stop biting, it is important that you are consistent with your commands. Dogs will not understand what you want them to do if you keep changing the rules on them.

You need to be patient, as well. It takes time for your dog to learn new things, and they will not understand what you want them to do right away. If you give up too soon or don't follow through with consistent training sessions, you will not see any results.

Be patient when training your dog and do not expect results overnight. Some dogs take as long as six months before they begin responding consistently to their handlers' commands. It may also take several weeks or even months for a dog who has been trained in aggression issues to become an affectionate companion pet again once he has had some time away from his former environment (in a shelter or rescue facility).

 

Conclusion

 

We hope this article has helped you better understand how to deal with a dog who is biting or acting aggressively. We know that it can be frustrating and exhausting when your dog acts up, especially if you’re new at training them. But don’t worry—with time, patience, consistency and love for your furry companion, you can solve this problem together!