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| Written by J.T. Steele | ||||||||
| Saturday, 27 August 2011 | ||||||||
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Call of the wild Calling a dog aggressive seems to be absurd. Though the dogs were once wolves, creatures of the wild, one must remember the ancestor of man also was once a creature of the wild. Hunting was a passion and guarding what little they gathered during the course of the day made it possible for existence for both the species. Resource guarding can thus be traced back to those days before dogs and men really understood each other.
Call of the wild Calling a dog aggressive seems to be absurd. Though the dogs were once wolves, creatures of the wild, one must remember the ancestor of man also was once a creature of the wild. Hunting was a passion and guarding what little they gathered during the course of the day made it possible for existence for both the species. Resource guarding can thus be traced back to those days before dogs and men really understood each other. Origins of behavior Sentimentality is a behavior which is common to both dogs and man. Man becomes sentimental when he attributes some emotional appeal to certain objects or places or to some time. Dogs exhibit this same behavior in another manner. They guard their things zealously and will become aggressive when you try to take those things away. This kind of behavior is called resource guarding and will be exhibited by almost all dogs. Resource guarding is a kind of sentimentality and must be understood for what it is. It is normal behavior but one which should not be encouraged. Accepting the order Seeing a dog for what it is, and liking their attitude is not easy. They are by nature wild and like to go free. Only the strong will survive, and in their pack, the strongest will be the leader. Man has evolved almost along similar principles and the headman is given the pride of position in their habitat. The only difference is that in the case of the dogs, their instincts are reversed; their senses react more strongly and more instinctively than the humans. The order among dogs is one where the strongest sets the lead for the hunt. Man is more of the type who will accept an argument. His pecking order is thus a reasonable approach. But structurally, both the dogs and men have a similar social hierarchy existing. It is up to one to know where one is in the hierarchy. Sense of belonging Since dogs only recognize supremacy in the show of strength, whenever the dog feels that he is slipping down the ranks he will try to do something which is a show of his power. In the world every animal exists because of the order to which it is assigned or it assigns itself. In the normal house there is a certain respect for each and every member of the house. The dogs are more attuned to this kind of order and will, react vigorously whenever they feel there is a shift in the balance of power. Use of trainers The best trainers will have a very close relationship with the dogs. They will have a stepped kind of program which will help the dogs and provide them with the necessary exercise as well. Doing things a little a day is very necessary as only then will the dogs enjoy themselves. Use of incentives is effective for dogs which are very young or which are really friendly. Stricter measures like putting the dog in a corner for some time will work some times. If you are able to get under his resistance to obedience then you have found a way to correct things and bring them the way it should be. Bring them into the family circles and teach them the order in which the various members are. They may not understand it at first but gradually will begin to understand how the entire thing works. Bring into the family The training is one thing which is consistently ignored by the people who feel so much attachment that they do not feel the need to seek professional help. This is a matter of breed as much as it is a matter of knowledge about dogs. The raising or lowering of standards will indicate the level of understanding and the improvement your dog is making over the course of the program. Using a third person to train your dog is often not o the agenda of most dog owners. But leave that possibility open; sometimes that may be better. About the Author: Dogs are mans best friend, but Dog Behavior can sometimes be mystifying and a challenge. The best place to understanding Dog Behavior can be found in our Secrets To Dog Training Updated program.. Check here for free reprint license: Dogs will always be dogs. Views: 21
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