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AGGRESSIVE DOGS ARE ANXIOUS DOGS. Among the many shared behavior traits of humans and dogs is a tendency to suffer from maladaptive anxiety – anxiety that interferes with normal functioning. Dogs with behavior problems involving aggres- sion have an anxiety disorder. They are, in Dr. Overall’s view, troubled, needy and pathological. One of the worst methods for handling such a dog is to attempt to dominate him – especially when it involves hitting, hanging, ‘dominance downs,’ ‘alpha rolls’ and other similar techniques intended to show the dog who’s boss. Dogs with anxiety disorders have
trouble processing information and mak- ing accurate risk assessments. The actions dog owners take to demonstrate domi- nance over a misbehaving pet actually result in an already troubled animal feel- ing betrayed, terrified, threatened and backed into a corner by his human. Victoria Stilwell, a dog trainer and
behavior expert best known as the host of the international television series It’s Me
Or The Dog, serves as a special counsel to The Pet Professional Guild, an organiza- tion whose members advocate positive reinforcement training. She notes that the call to change in the contentious field of
“When a dog enjoys the
training process, the bond between you and your dog
strengthens. Teach your dog to follow you because she wants to, not because she
is fearful of you.” ––Victoria Stilwell.
dog training is urgent. “The absence of a ‘Do No Harm’
professional ethic, and lack of industry regulation leaves the door wide open for promotions from purely profit-driven training companies, widespread miscon- ceptions, and not only outdated but often damaging and dangerous dominance-
methods practices,” said Stilwell. “I believe we’re in the midst of a
tragic epidemic of fundamental misun- derstanding regarding how dogs think, feel and learn most effectively. What sets good positive trainers apart from punitive trainers is how they manage to stop unwanted behaviors while still using humane training techniques instead of punishment.” In her bestselling book, Train Your
Dog Positively, Stillwell wrote, “Dogs are not on a mission to dominate us. What is perceived as a struggle of wills is simply normal canine behavior that, once under- stood and approached from a positive training point of view, is often easily modifiable. Indeed, so-called “red zone” dogs, even more so than other dogs, need gentle training methods in order to pre- vent dog bites and improve behavior.”
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