Reading about the breed bans in the news and on the egroups so much these days it is now even more important then ever to raise a puppy to become a well adjusted, socialized and stable member of our Society. 

Any puppy can be naturally aggressive, possessive or try to be dominant.  They are a canine.  They have to learn how to behave in our world. I cover the simple tricks and training techniques to acheive this in my ebook, Puppy Training Secrets Revealed.

A puppy should never get away with an act of aggression which can be as simple as grabbing an object from you and running away with it, growling or nipping aggressively.  Too often people find the growling “cute” or the “just nipped me” acceptable because it is just a puppy!  

This behaviour won’t be so cute when the puppy becomes a much larger adult.

The most effective action to take is actually gentle.  Showing aggression back by hitting or shouting can cause a more aggressive reaction back.

Should your puppy show any aggression you must quickly catch the puppy in both hands and hold the puppy down on the floor while you kneel over the puppy.  Do not allow the puppy to struggle up.  With a calm but firm voice give a command such as “no” or “manners” or whatever and continue to speak firmly with this command until the puppy no longer struggles against you.

Keep the puppy in this position until it is quiet and relaxes.  Do not release the puppy until it is calm.

Should the puppy show further aggression after release then repeat the above.  This simple method really does work as you are GENTLY but firmly reinforcing dominance and showing the puppy in a way he can understand that aggression towards you or your family is unacceptable.

More indepth instructions can be found throughout Puppy Training Secrets Revealed  

Definitely worth a read!

Louise Baldock