By Sakshi Sah
Published Jan 31, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Effective ways to manage and handle aggression in dogs

Aggression in dogs can be managed effectively. 

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The first step is preventing further aggressive behaviour to keep everyone safe.

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Safety is the priority. Even if there’s no injury, each aggressive episode teaches the dog that aggression works.

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Start by listing situations where your dog shows aggression. Include actions like staring, snarling, growling, snapping, and biting.

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Aggression often happens when a dog wants to create distance between itself and a stimulus.

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A responsible adult can help prevent aggression by using a leash or tether to keep the dog at a safe distance.

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Training your dog to settle in a room can help prevent aggressive interactions.

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A muzzle can provide safety, but it should only be used under supervision.

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