Whether your dog suffers from a lack of confidence, anxiety, nervousness, or some combination, we can help. The Sit Means Sit system is ideally suited for dogs and their owners dealing with aggressive tendencies.

We will help you manage and control your dog’s behavior. And most importantly, we’ll help you devise and implement strategies so you can provide the leadership your dog needs.

Because these cases are so specific, the program is highly customized to meet your dog’s needs. An aggressive dog with a verified bite-history will be required to stay with us for a minimum of 15 days (and sometimes longer).

Trust, understanding, patience, and long-term goal setting is key to success with your aggressive dog. Ask us how we can help, because a dog that defaults to aggressive behavior is truly in need of communication to eliminate confusion and lack of understanding. Heavy-handed approaches won’t work. Punishment won’t work. Attention-based, positive reinforcement is the only thing that will work, and that’s our specialty!

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Does Your Dog Show Signs of Aggression?

Any dog has the potential to be aggressive— regardless of breed. Part of what makes aggression complex to diagnose and treat is that there are several different types of dog aggression and some normal dog behaviors that can look aggressive to human eyes. Different types of aggressions can look like:

  • Fear aggression– dog attempts to retreat but attacks when cornered
  • Possessive aggression– the dog attacks to protect food, bones, toys, other objects of value including its owners
  • Territorial aggression– the dog attacks to protect your home or space from perceived intruders
  • Social aggression– the dog attacks due to not being socialized properly
  • Leash reactivity– the dog attacks while on-leash

There are other types of aggression, though these are the most common. If your dog suddenly starts displaying signs of aggression where previously there was none, consult your vet. Dogs that aren’t usually aggressive but suddenly develop aggressive tendencies might have an underlying medical issue.

Call in a Professional Dog Trainer in Cincinnati

If a medical issue has been ruled out, it’s time to call in our professional dog trainer in Cincinnati. Proper training can help mitigate issues related to aggressive behavior. A well-trained and focused dog can ignore old habits and meet new expectations.

Our operating system is Love, Trust, and Respect— where we know you love your dog, your dog loves you, but we must train you to earn your dog’s trust through clear communication and demonstrating leadership. We are training the dog to understand human communication, so that the owner can use those skills to demonstrate leadership, thereby earning the dog’s trust, and so we naturally complete the triangle: Love, Trust, and Respect.

Sit Means Sit Cincinnati can help you figure out the best approach for managing your dog’s aggression. Call us today at (513) 252-9019 to get your free evaluation.