If dog is supposed to be man’s best friend, why are some dogs so aggressive towards humans? Within the dog community, this quesiton is very often asked. An aggressive dog can be a real danger to humans and even a dog that is only aggressive to strangers or to certain types of people is still a danger.

When it comes to dog on human aggression, one of your first priorities should be the safety of your dog and any people he may come in contact with. You don’t want a friend or family member or visitor to your home to get bit or attacked by your aggressive dog.

Alternatively, aggressive dogs that get outside of their property can bite or injure someone else or even end up shot and killed themselves by a stranger who fears them and their aggressiveness. It will be best for everyone involved if you keep the dog in an enclosed but safe area while you deal with the aggression problem.

Most signs of aggression in dogs towards human are very obvious. Your dog could bark, snap, snarl, growl or rear back and show his teeth. He will usually take an aggressive stance with his back raised and an intent stare at his target. Even the littlest dog comes across as intimidating~It can be intimidating even for a small dog in this pose}~It can be intimidating with even a small dog~It can be intimidating even for a small dog in this pose}~Even a small dog will appear very intimidating~It can be intimidating even for a small dog in this pose}.

There are different reasons why a dog will be aggressive towards a human. Sometimes this comes from fear of a previous incident or incidents that happened earlier. Sometimes dogs that are abused as puppies will turn into aggressive adults.

When a dog is not properly socialized, this can be a reason for human aggression. Some puppies that are born and bred in “puppy mills” or kennel farms where they basically mass-produce bred dogs will lack the socialization and human contact that dogs need when domesticated. This leads to aggression and fear when the dog gets adopted.

In some cases, it’s just the dog being territorial or trying to protect their owners and home. This is when it’s important to let your dog know that it is safe and that the other people are ok. Use a calm but firm voice. If you over-react or speak too loudly or get too excited, you will only feed your dog’s aggression and tension.

When your dog shows signs of calming his aggressiveness, it’s very important that you respond with a great deal of praise, positive reinforcement and even a treat. You want your dog to understand what he has done well and that you recognize it and want to see more of that type of behavior.

Now that you have a better understanding of dog on human aggression, you can see why this is a problem for many dogs and their owners. You will know what options exist to help you and your dog when you find yourself in the same position.