Dog Park Terrorists
How many of us have been to a dog park with our dogs and watched this one dog wreaking havoc on all the other dogs in the park.
Usually this dog is a smaller breed like a Chihuahua or Pomeranian.
These dogs incessantly chase every dog that approaches them, creating a very bad situation throughout the park were every dog is on edge.
These "dog park terrorists" are displaying the worst kind of dominant aggressive behavior that a dog can display.
All the while the dogs' owner is talking about how cute it is that the little Pomeranian is chasing away all the larger dogs.
This behavior is neither cute nor safe.
Why is it cute for a 12 pound Pomeranian to be displaying this dominant aggressive behavior but when a 120 pound Rottweiler is displaying this behavior everyone thinks the dog should be put down.
Dominance aggression needs to be dealt with no matter the size of the dog displaying it.
The trip to the dog park should be a treat for a dog which follows its pack leader and shows calm submission to everyone including other dogs.
The dog park should not be the place where you take your dog to release its excess energy, because it sits at home all day with nothing to do but wait for you to come home and unleash it upon the dog park.
Walking or your dog, the proper way, before you allow it to enter the dog park will not only help to establish yourself as the leader of your dog, but will also make for a better experience while you are there.
The dog will be much calmer and relaxed displaying the calm and submissive attitude that may just be contagious throughout the dog park.
Making for a better experience for all involved.
The walk should last a minimum of 20 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the size and energy level of your dog.
In these busy times I know that we all have a hard time allotting time for the dog in our lives.
However, the time spent walking you're dog the proper way (as the dogs pack leader) will greatly help the relationship between you and your dog.
For time allocation reasons you could shorten the amount of time you and your dog are actually in the dog park so that you may properly prepare your dog for this experience.
By following these general guidelines the experience for your dog and yourself will be extremely fulfilling.
As well as making the dog park a better place for all involved.
If you have a dog that is displaying signs of dominance aggression.
This problem should be dealt with under the guidance of a professional dog behaviorist or trainer.
You can however help the situation greatly by exercising your dog regularly and establishing yourself as the dogs pack leader.
A tired and well exercised dog is generally a calmer dog.
Usually this dog is a smaller breed like a Chihuahua or Pomeranian.
These dogs incessantly chase every dog that approaches them, creating a very bad situation throughout the park were every dog is on edge.
These "dog park terrorists" are displaying the worst kind of dominant aggressive behavior that a dog can display.
All the while the dogs' owner is talking about how cute it is that the little Pomeranian is chasing away all the larger dogs.
This behavior is neither cute nor safe.
Why is it cute for a 12 pound Pomeranian to be displaying this dominant aggressive behavior but when a 120 pound Rottweiler is displaying this behavior everyone thinks the dog should be put down.
Dominance aggression needs to be dealt with no matter the size of the dog displaying it.
The trip to the dog park should be a treat for a dog which follows its pack leader and shows calm submission to everyone including other dogs.
The dog park should not be the place where you take your dog to release its excess energy, because it sits at home all day with nothing to do but wait for you to come home and unleash it upon the dog park.
Walking or your dog, the proper way, before you allow it to enter the dog park will not only help to establish yourself as the leader of your dog, but will also make for a better experience while you are there.
The dog will be much calmer and relaxed displaying the calm and submissive attitude that may just be contagious throughout the dog park.
Making for a better experience for all involved.
The walk should last a minimum of 20 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the size and energy level of your dog.
In these busy times I know that we all have a hard time allotting time for the dog in our lives.
However, the time spent walking you're dog the proper way (as the dogs pack leader) will greatly help the relationship between you and your dog.
For time allocation reasons you could shorten the amount of time you and your dog are actually in the dog park so that you may properly prepare your dog for this experience.
By following these general guidelines the experience for your dog and yourself will be extremely fulfilling.
As well as making the dog park a better place for all involved.
If you have a dog that is displaying signs of dominance aggression.
This problem should be dealt with under the guidance of a professional dog behaviorist or trainer.
You can however help the situation greatly by exercising your dog regularly and establishing yourself as the dogs pack leader.
A tired and well exercised dog is generally a calmer dog.
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