There are many reasons a dog might behave aggressively. Most commonly, it is a result of fear. A dog behaving aggressively likely wants to increase distance between itself and whatever the scary thing is. More distance means that the dog feels safer, and safety is a basic need we all have.

Aggression is rarely down to just one reason and as such, not only the dog, but also its history and environment need to be taken into consideration to change or reduce aggressive behaviour.

Dogs may need crate rest or room rest to recover from surgery and/or injury. The main aim of this is to limit any over-exciting activity which could be detrimental to recovery.

This can be a stressful time for dogs and owners alike. Such situations may be especially challenging for puppies or very young, high-energy dogs. One way to make the recovery period less frustrating and stressful is to include enrichment in your dog’s daily routine. Including it at the same times every day can also increase effectiveness.

How we view our dogs is so important and it can have a great impact on the relationship and life we have with our dogs. If we can retrain our own brains, it will not only benefit us but also our dogs. We can and should become proactive about our dog’s behaviour. Noticing the good behaviours will likely prevent a lot of bad behaviours from developing.

A few advantages of SMART x50 are that it is perfect for dogs with shorter attention spans. It is also suitable for dogs that have received training before AND also dogs that have not learned any cues. It avoids frustration that might happen during training and allows our dogs to make good choices on their own.