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Anonymous
Has your dog ever snarled at you, or generally showed signs of aggression towards you?

If yes, how did you fix it?
>> Anonymous
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I got a cat. Much less damage if they turn on me.
>> Anonymous
>>259773

Fortunately, the dog already knew several simple commands, so I had everyone else completely ignore him and I only let him inside, fed him, or anything, after making him perform said commands.

You can do this with any dog to enforce your position as the boss, and dramatically curb any aggression. Acting violently towards the dog will only make you look insecure and make things worse.
>> Anonymous
>>259787
But wolves submit to the violence of the alpha.
>> Anonymous
theres a difference between violence and dominance
>> Anonymous
Depends really there are a number of ways to do it. A stern, deep voice can put a lot of dogs off. Standing above them shows dominance. If they stare at you don't break eye contact, if you look away first it's a sign of weakness. Don't let them up on your couch or bed, that's the best spot and only the top dog gets it i.e, you. Grabbing the scruff of the neck and forcing them to the floor is a sign of dominance. When you feed the dog make sure you eat first, whether it's a whole meal or just a plain slice of bread or a biscuit, top dog eats first. Make the dog sit before giving them food. When you have full dominance you can put the full bowl of food down on the ground in front of the dog and make it wait, only starting to eat when you give the command.

Make sure you can tell the difference between play growling and aggressive growling. If you get the dog too excited it may also bare it's teeth, my lab did it two days ago for the first time since she was a pup.

If you have an agressive dog, keep it away from kids and get some professional help.
>> Anonymous
I meant to say, taking the dogs food away at any point show who the top dog is too, but all this is for maintaining dominance, I wouldn't try it with an already aggressive dog.
>> Anonymous
I tried every non-violent technique in the book with one dog, and we were ready to give up on him and have him put down. For whatever reason, he absolutely refused to stop attacking me. One day the frustration got to be too much. I just snapped when he jumped at me.

I shoved my entire fist right down his throat and wrapped my other arm around him so he couldn't pull off. I was screaming obscenities at him that would've frightened the devil. He passed out from lack of air. Everyone freaked out like I'd killed him, but he was fine. He got up, walked over to where I was sitting, and nuzzled my leg as if to apologize. We never had a problem with him again.
>> Anonymous
>>259831

By the way, never attempt that. Ever. Large dogs with sufficient jaw strength can and will bite off your arm at the wrist if you try that.
>> Anonymous
I think you can also roll them on to their backs on the ground. Even for a non-aggressive dog, doing this during play helps to enforce that you are in fact the alpha.
>> Anonymous
>>259831
No, you did not, Timmy.
>> Anonymous
Like kids with behavor problems, they need a pro.
>> Anonymous
A swift kick in the ass.
>> Anonymous
>>259811
>>If you get the dog too excited it may also bare it's teeth, my lab did it two days ago for the first time since she was a pup.

I've had many dogs in my life and I found, as a general rule -- upper teeth bared = aggressive, while lower teeth bared = play / mischief / stubborness.
>> Anonymous
>>259892
>Like kids with behavor problems, they need a beating.
>> Anonymous
Beat it with a broomstick.
Or just kill it with a lead filled snow shoe and put it on top of a korean style pizza.
Domestication by selective breeding must continue. There is no way we can let the disobidient live.
>> Anonymous
My husky once snarled at me. I punched him in the face. He never did it again.

/same with my girlfriend.
/same with my mom.
/bitches
>> Anonymous
Don't really need to beat the dog; you guys fail.

My huskey did it once or twice. I pinned him down and bit his ear hard. After that, no more.
>> Anonymous
My dog has once for no apparent reason. I smacked her and she never did that shit again. Firm training gives you an obedient, respectful dog.

Same with when my horse decides she wants to be a whore, if she kicks at me, I punch a bitch in the face.

It's not cruel to hit your animal if they're trying to or threatening to hurt you. That's fucking stupid to say it is. If you went out and kicked your pet in the face for absolutely no reason, THAT is cruelty. If that animal decides it's going to be a dumbass and bite the hand that feeds them, you show them who's boss and they learn their lessons pretty quick.

Unless you want a pet that doesn't listen or have any respect to you. Then you can let them do whatever the fuck they want and sit like a mouse in the corner because you're too much of a bitch to flick an animal between the eyes for nipping at you for no reason.
>> tigerfeather !CrwtTbFNxQ
>>260146
I agree. There is a huge difference between smacking around an animal for no reason (or an aggressive animal) and punishing one who is out of line. I'm all for scruffing and "alpha rolling." It's the difference between abusing your children and giving them a swat on the ass.

My dad's dog (a Pit/Lab mix) once got into a fight with another dog. As I was taking him away by the collar, he growled at me and bit my arm. I gave him one solid punch in the shoulder to make him let go, and then I rolled him over and grabbed his muzzle and stared him down. Never growled at me again.

Same thing with my sister's dog. I was clipping her nails, and since my sister lets her get away with growling and snapping (ugh), the dog thought it would work with me (that's how her nails got long in the first place). All it got her was one hand around her muzzle, one scruffing her, and an angry lady pinning her. We haven't had a problem with nail trimming since.
>> Anonymous
Oh anon, u so tuff.
>> Anonymous
>>259773
Yeah, once maybe twice this has happened to me. Honestly I hate to say it, but I smacked it around a bit, scared the piss out of it, and it never happened again.
>> Anonymous
Jesus fuck you guys, turn off Cesar Millan. Alpha rolling is a crock of shit.
>> Anonymous
>>260267

Oh trust me, we're not recommending his shit for anybody and everybody, but on the otherhand, you'll be hard pressed to say shit doesn't work.
>> Anonymous
A stern voice and stare is enough for my dogs. Though when I was young, our old dog (who passed away years ago) used to be quite aggressive. He'd only let my grandpa near him, and snarls at everyone else, despite living in the same house.
>> Anonymous
my dog snarled at me when i tried to lift him up to make him go to his room at night. he only did that once. just yell at him, look at him in the eyes (do NOT look away before he does), keep a steady voice and walk away for a few hours. leave him all by himself in a room where he'll miss you. after that, when you see he's calmer, get back and pet him, but only if he's not agressive with you.
you could also put him down, the back of his neck laying down and squeezing a bit the skin in that area, belly up, in a submissive pose.
worked with mine, i hope it can work with yours. anyway, which breed is your dog?
>> Anonymous
i kicked his ass
>> Anonymous
I went to a friend of the family's house one time, he had a Rottweiler that growled at all of my family except for me. I even could go outside in the backyard and just chill on the hammock with this dog sitting next to me being all cool and shit.

I don't even know what I did, other than not acting afraid of the dog. Fuck yeah, Rottweilers are pretty cool.
>> Anonymous
>>260476

internet tough guy err.... i mean faggot
>> Anonymous
Hey do you guys notice and difference between castrated dogs aggression and non-castrated dogs? Our dog was castrated and he is more aggressive than he was before :/
>> tigerfeather !CrwtTbFNxQ
>>260267
Yes, you're right, if they're being aggressive because of fear or conditioned response. If your dog is just challenging you, then it works wonders. There are better ways to deal with unlearning and fear than alpha rolling. For the record, I think that Cesar Milan 's "training" style is a huge step back for professional training. However, I had learned about alpha rolling way before his time; Milan did not invent it.
>> Anonymous
Never had a mean dog, but I've owned horses with dominant personalities - meaning, they can seriously hurt you if you let them be your "alpha." Simply put - you don't put up with that shit. If they push you, you push harder. If my horse was too far in my personal space, I shove her out. If she comes back in it, I shove her back out again. If she nipped or pawed at me, I knee her in the chest or punch her in the nose. When you start letting your animals boss you around, you wind up with a problematic pet. They can smell fear like a hamburger and don't doubt for a second they'll pounce on it. From day one you start discouraging your pet from being an asshole by being a bigger asshole.
>> Anonymous
>>260660

My aunt's horses do that to her all the time because she's afraid of them. Drives me insane. I "chicken wing" when they get too close, let them know I'm not afraid of them, etc., and the aunt wonders why they act up when she rides.
>> Anonymous
>>259773Has your dog ever snarled at you, or generally showed signs of aggression towards you?

Yeah, I came home from a hard day at work and knelt behind my GSD for some loving and he fucking snarled at me. So I bit his ears and fucked his little ass hard. Later when he was buttwalking on the rug there was a little blood but I didn't know whether I should lol or cry.
>> Anonymous
>>260676

Aside from all the other elements that make it a troll post, you do realise your dog has festered anal glands or worms if they start buttwalking?
>> Anonymous
>>260677
Well it serves him right! Guess I'm going to go engage him with some anilingus, maybe that will soothe him?
>> Anonymous
>>260677

lol
>> Anonymous
>>259773
WOOF WOOF WOOF!
>> Anonymous