By on Aug 27, 2010 in Dogs

I always see people that have trained there dog to growl on command without getting the dog aggressive How would you Train this?
For everyone that is asking why do you want to train your dog this heres my answer. If someone is trying to jump me or rob my house i want my dog to appear angry when really he is under control.

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5 Comment(s)

  1. I wouldn’t want to train my dog to do this. What that will do is make people think the dog is aggressive and dangerous.

    I value the reputation of my breed. I have Rottweilers and they get enough undeserved bad press as it is. I like my dogs to appear friendly and well behaved.

    ADD: Take karate classes and learn to defend yourself.
    If someone intends to rob your house they’ll shoot your dog if he looks dangerous. They won’t take the risk of being bitten.
    Install an alarm system.

    Autumn | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply

  2. I wouldn’t. It’s messing with the dogs mind. My dog is sweet smart and adorable. I would NEVER teach him this.

    Princess | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply

  3. 1
    Place a collar and lead on your dog. It is much easier to train a dog with a collar and lead, as it makes the dog much easier to contain to a small area and gives your dog a measure of confidence knowing you are at the end of the lead.
    Step
    2
    Choose the command you will be teaching your dog when asking him to growl. It can be as simple as the word growl or any other phrase you choose. Short, one-word commands work best as they are easiest for your dog to understand. You can use any word you like, as long as you use it consistently when training the growl.
    Step
    3
    Find an object your dog really enjoys and let him play with it. Hold the end of the lead gently and allow the dog to enjoy his favorite toy without interfering. This gives the dog time to get interested in the toy and take possession of it, claiming it as his property.
    Step
    4
    Stand in front of your dog and reach slowly for the toy. Watch your dog closely to gauge his reaction to your approach. When your dog begins to growl quietly, stop reaching for the object and stand quietly. This removes the threat that you are going to take away your dog’s toy, and he will again become interested in it and ignore you.
    Step
    5
    Give the dog the command you’ve chosen for growl and slowly move toward the toy again. Repeat the command as you hear the dog begin to growl, so he associates the command with the action of growling. You must use the same command every time you ask the dog to growl to prevent him from becoming confused during your training. Use a gentle, upbeat voice to let your dog know you are happy and that asking him to growl is a wanted behavior.
    Step
    6
    Stop your approach and reward the dog immediately with his favorite treat when he growls. Give him a treat quickly so he associates the act of growling with a good reward. Let the dog relax and enjoy his treat without interference.
    Step
    7
    Repeat this command and reward system until your dog is growling on command with no need for treats. As your dog learns to growl on command, you can give him fewer and fewer treats, instead using a praise command such as good boy, encouraging him with your words rather than food rewards.
    Step
    8
    Work with your dog in small, short sessions. Dogs have short attention spans and learn much better in three or four 15 minutes sessions per day than they do one long marathon training session. If you notice your dog becoming distracted or looking bored, stop training and allow your dog some down time to prevent burnout.

    Richard | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply

  4. I got my dog to show teeth on command with tickling whiskers and saying big teeth and then gave treat,It was only a fun trick to make him so called smile

    jeepactivities | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply

  5. Although you may think it a good idea you essentially have to give him mixed messages. You have to tell him being aggressive is what you want but yet you don’t want him to be aggressive. It can mess with their minds and they can turn around and go for you or someone else also if a member of public sees it he can be reported as a dangerous dog and he may be destroyed. Keep your baby they way he is. Happy content and not confused

    furious_angel_dee | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply

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