Training is key to helping reduce the chance of negative behaviors. When they know where they stand in the household, negative behaviors will be at a minimum, but if they have no structure or training, they will begin to do whatever they please, when they please – which may develop into a feeling that they have to protect the house from dangers, resulting in aggressive and protective behavior.
A Lack Of Structureĭogs need to be taught right and wrong, and that includes the way they behave in the house and around other people or animals. Training from an early age is extremely important when it comes to a dominant dog, otherwise, you will struggle to control and handle them. If you’re an owner that isn't confident or lacks structure, your naturally dominant dog will take charge of you and your household, resulting in anti-social and possessive behavior. As seen when a dog is very young, they begin to show signs of their personality – some may be submissive and relaxed, whereas others are naturally more dominant. The temperament of a dog is determined 50% by nurture and 50% by nature. The breed can have a lot of influencing factors on your dog’s behaviors, including how dominant they act. Naturally, dogs are motivated by rewards, so if they learn from an early age that they can achieve their reward by behaving in a certain way, this will create some issues if the behavior is aggression, obsession, or over-protection. Some owners feel special when their dog acts protective over them, thinking that it is due to the bond that they share with each other, but it is rather worrying as the dog actually believes they're in control of their owner. Unfortunately, there are a lot of owners out there that have and will reward antisocial and bad behavior without realizing it. Take a look at some other reasons why your pup may have become aggressive and overprotective… Don't Reward Bad Behavior Shepherds are extremely loyal and naturally enjoy defending and protecting their loved ones. There are some breeds of dog that exhibit overprotective behaviors more than others, which is why many people will choose them for protection and guarding Īfter all, it’s no coincidence that a lot of dogs in the services (such as the Police Force) are German Shepherds. No dog is born aggressive, but some specific breeds may naturally inhabit certain aggressive behaviors if not controlled at an early age. Many dogs that have been mistreated by a person can act out when they are reintroduced to a human that may remind them of the trigger. If you’re noticing that your rescue dog is behaving aggressively towards certain types of people, it may be an insight into their lives before they found you as their forever home. This type of behavior is normally learned or is a reaction to something in their past. In most cases, a dog will become overprotective over a long period of time – most owners don’t realize that their pup is becoming aggressive until it is too late! To start, it is best to try and work out why you think your pet behaves in this anti-social manner. This type of overprotective dog behavior isn’t something to take lightly, and it does mean that you need to do something about it! Why Are Some Dogs Overprotective? Having an overprotective pup isn’t healthy for you or them, so as their owner, it is something you need to find ways of combating and controlling. As humans, we have the luxury of knowing when someone is coming in for a hug, or if they’re going to harm us…but your overprotective dog doesn’t know the difference and could be willing to do what they feel is necessary to keep you safe from the pending ‘danger’ they're perceiving.ĭo you find that a night in with friends normally results in your dog growling, barking, or acting aggressively? It can be scary for the person coming into your home, especially if your dog decides that they need to take a nip at them to make sure you’re safe! Having an overprotective dog can become a little stressful at times.
MY DOG BECOMES ANTI SOCIAL WHEN IM AWAY HOW TO
In this blog, we learn why some dogs are overprotective of their masters or other household members and how to help reduce this behavior. Summary: " My dog is overprotective of me!" Fear not, pet parent.
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