Aggressive Dog Training in Richmond
Are you looking to work with a professional dog trainer to help your aggressive dog? Our proven training program is ideal for aggressive dogs, even the extremely aggressive ones. James River Dog Training knows that aggression in dogs can be solved if you have the right training methods and tools.
Don’t let your dog become aggressive to dogs and people – our behavior modification program will help your dog’s aggression and get them on the right track.
Aggressive Dog Training- How Can We Help?
When a dog owner has a dog with an aggressive behavior problem, they often ask “why.” Why is my dog behaving this way? What are the reasons for this behavior? There are potentially many reasons for this behavior to occur, especially if the dogs background is unknown.
There are a laundry list of reasons why a dog may act aggressive. For example, if a dog is traumatized during a crucial development period. Fear can also play a huge role in dog aggression, dogs will go into the “fight or flight” mode when they feel threatened. Dogs may also learn bad habits when they are young, like playing too rough/dominate, this can result in aggressive behavior when they mature.
Dog behavior, similar to human behavior, is induced by several influences. Experiences that have resulted in negative memories, a dominate dog’s personality, and the absence of communication and trust between a dog and the dog owner can also be causes behind the development of aggressive behavior.
There are several forms of aggression:
- Human aggression
- Dog aggression
- Sibling aggression
- Food aggression (resource guarding)
- Territorial aggression
- Fear aggression
- Leash aggression
Although knowing a dog’s past can be interesting and helpful, it is usually not necessary. The most important thing is to understand the dog’s current situation, and what exactly is influencing the aggressive behavior along with the warning signs of aggression such as barking, growling and biting.
Can you Rehabilitate an Aggressive Dog?
Canine aggression is something that cannot and should not be “managed”. There is almost always a way to resolve a dogs aggressive behavior. James River Dog Training is committed to resolving aggressive dog behavior along with teachig basic obedience training.
The initial consultation is crucial especially when working with aggressive dogs, mostly because a dog’s behavior is always a direct result of so many different influences in his life. If we were to try to address the dogs aggression issues without addressing the rest of his behavior, it would be completely ineffective.
James River Dog Training
Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Training Hours:
Weekdays, Weeknights and Weekends by appointment only.
