A lot of owners have aggressive dogs and they think that's natural. It's not. If the dog constantly barks on people eventually it might bite. It takes only a second of negligence and you will be in a very unpleasant position, apologizing to the passerby or even worse facing a charge. If your dog is behaving like that you should take some steps to reduce dog's aggressive behavior towards people :
* When your dog starts to bark on people, give him the "NO" command and rapidly pull the leash (of course not to hurt the dog just to take him out of balance). If it stops barking give him a treat (reward). Eventually the dog will understand that he doesn't protect you with his barking and that it should not bark on people.
* Check your attitude when you walk with your dog. Are feeling tensed? Frightened? Dogs feel your emotions and your attitude reflects on their attitude. Always be relaxed when you have a walk with your dog, not just because of your dog, because of yourself!
* Let him know who is the Alpha (boss) in your "pack" (human pack). Walk him beside or behind you when he is on leash. Eat before him, not with him or after him. Feed him in a scheduled time. Avoid feelings like nervousness, anxiety etc. when you are around your dog.
* You know the saying " You can't teach an old dog new tricks", but don't give up. We are talking about some basic things that every dog should know. From what I've read some dog trainers start training dogs when they are two years old (Dick Maller, Jeffrey Feinman).
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