I met with new clients yesterday with yet again another case of aggression. Their dog's aggression has escalated; continuing to get progressively more severe. The last straw was a dangerous situation that occurred at the dog park where he attacked another dog that happened to come to close to his ball.
Dog aggression is a serious and common theme these days. It is possible to overcome aggression with the proper course of training ~ one that addresses all aspects of a dog's environment. If you tackle only one problem without taking on a holistic approach, it can actually make matters much worse. It makes you very inconsistent. Consistency is key, along with clear rules and boundaries. It is important to set your dog up for success by teaching him/her what is expected of them.
You do not want to deal with aggression by simply "managing" the problem. It makes no sense to settle for avoiding social situations like the beach and parks, or crossing the street to avoid other dogs/people, etc. This definitely is not the answer! I'm sure you don't want to live my life this way, and neither does your dog!
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