Because of the mentality of this kind of individual they have probably took on a dog that they feel projects the image they want to project of themselves. Most probably a dangerous breed.
It says a lot about that kind of person, but they are out there.
Needless to say in these cases the aggression is encouraged and little more can be done other than wait for someone to get hurt and then and only then can action be taken by the authorities.
However not all dog aggression is purely down to Johnny Rambo and his encouragement.
Need to address
Dog aggression can be apparent with your own dog even if it’s not encouraged, but if you don’t address these problems early on, then you just may have a problem on your hands. It is important to recognize that if your dog is showing aggressive traits then it is your duty to address it and don’t become one of those foolish people that reassuringly tell visitors that the dog won’t bite, even though his hair is up on his back and baring his teeth. Don’t kid yourself, he will bite.
Know your dog
Some owners think they know their own dog too well when clearly they don’t.
Most aggression from a dog has a reason and it is important you understand how dogs think and what makes them a danger to others, members of your family and how much of it you can do about it yourself without bringing in an expert.
There are reasons why experts recommend training and not allowing your dog to become dominant in your own household and elsewhere.
Responsibly with dog owning
The critical time for dogs is when young as if he is not taught how to interact and socialize with your family and others properly it can set a precedent for dangerous traits in the future.
You have to take owning a dog very seriously. This involves knowing if you are making mistakes that can enhance your dog’s aggression.
Was only playing
Dog’s aggression manifests itself in various forms. Sometimes a dog can simply be misunderstood as in play sometimes they can seem too strong for a child and chewing can be part of play to a dog. Natural fun time for a dog is mimicking his hunting instinct and chasing things, which could mean a child. Of course, although he doesn’t mean any harm and probably would not consciously hurt anyone, such behavior needs to be addressed.
Good training from an early age does not guarantee a placid dog but it can only help.
The problem areas lay in dominance aggression, territorial, reaction to pain and punishment. Fear in a dog can bring aggression out of your dog as well as predatory aggression, which is what has him chasing everything that moves. Fun for a dog, but nightmare for a passing cyclist.
Some dogs can have spoilt tendencies and become very possessive and therefore snappy.
There is the aggression that comes with a nursing dog that is being protective of her pups. A little more understandable form of aggression, which will disappear in a short time but you need to understand it. In addition, of course the aggression towards other dogs due to territory, dominance, and competitive behavior.
Educate yourself
Before you ever consider owning a dog especially if it’s a larger breed and potentially a more dangerous dog, learn about dogs and if you can’t train them yourself then get professional help from a good dog trainer.
There are many sites online to advice in moderating your dog’s behavior and calming his wilder side. Much of it is down to mistakes you make as an owner and the way to counter many of these potential problems is to learn.
If you don’t know anything yet, then you’re not ready to own a dog. Watch this.