poodle aggression
Identification of poodle aggression.
There are a number of behaviors that an aggressive poodle will display. Watch out for things like biting and lunging at other dogs. You could see your dog harassing other dogs by barking and pushing them. He may cringe and become nervous or irritable when other dogs approach and then bark or show his teeth. Initially, she may seem shy and play around a bit, but if she gets out of her comfort zone, she will become grumpy and possibly nervous. Poodle aggression: how to treat it? Poodle socialization is the key to preventing any aggressive behavior. Do this as young as possible. You may have an adult poodle, don’t worry if you do. Don’t believe the myth of old dogs and new tricks.
All dogs are capable of learning and unlearning. Poodle aggression can be prevented with puppy preschool, which is a great place to start. You can take your poodle there, as they accept participants six months and younger. When he’s there, it’s a great place for him to socialize with other dogs and people and communicate well. This is a great way to stop any fear-based shyness that leads to aggression. To prevent poodle aggression, from an early age always invite friendly dogs to play. Don’t throw them all together. Your poodle will be more comfortable around you and less likely to be irritable. You may need to separate them if things progress, so stay close and keep an eye out. It’s a good idea to walk your poodle regularly to places where there are a lot of dogs.
Poodles are too smart to be cooped up in the backyard all day. Poodles are very family oriented so let her be as much of your daily activities as possible. Walk around the neighborhood, take her to the beach, walk around the city – these are all sounds and sights of normal life. Too too soon is also not good. For a puppy or adult poodle, it’s important to gradually incorporate sounds and sights into a positive, controlled environment. Bad experiences for poodles can be quite damaging due to their sensitive nature. Poodles need a lot of exercise. Poodles need a lot of exercise and if they are not using it then poodle aggression can be attributed to this. If you exhaust him with exercise, your poodle will be happy and less likely to want to be aggressive towards other dogs. Protecting its territory is another reason for poodle aggression. He will feel threatened if other dogs gain access to the property.
With poodles that have high energy, make sure you are fully fenced. An ideal fence is one through which she cannot see. If he has shown problems in the past, then a fence that he can see through is not helpful in creating a calm and relaxed poodle. You may want to consider neutering your poodle if he is a male. The aggression hormone called testosterone in a male dog kicks in around 6 months.
Having him neutered will fix the problem for two reasons: 1. He will have less desire to fit in. 2. You will no longer smell like a male to other dogs and therefore will not be perceived as a threat. Be aware of what’s going on and if you think the situation is getting a bit dangerous, it probably is.
Remember that you can always seek professional help if you have tried all avenues and nothing works for you. Or you could enroll in a dog socialization class for adult dogs. Poodles are usually very sociable, polite and happy with other animals. These are just behaviors that can be changed, so if your poodle is in trouble, remember that with a little input from you, your poodle will be just as socialized as the next dog.