Aggressive dogs and children do not mix. If you find your dog is getting aggressive there are a few different options available to you.
The first option would be to get rid of your dog (not recommended). While most people view their dogs as part of the family and would never want to get rid of them, for some this is the option they choose.
If you do choose to get rid of your dog make sure you take him somewhere safe. You should never just let your dog go out the door. Dogs have had the wild breed out of them so the great outdoors is very unsafe for them out on their own.
An even better option would be to train your dog or have a dog trainer train him. There are a variety of different dog training classes you can take you dog to or you can train him in your own home. If you decide to train your dog yourself, do not worry if you encounter some dog training problems. This is normal and you and your dog will be able to overcome the dog training mishaps.
One way of training your dog is through clicker training. When done properly, clicker training can help you see a major improvement in your dog’s behavior. The beauty of clicker training for dogs is that after a while of using the clicker you will have a dog that listens to your commands without the need of using the clicker or dog treats.
When you are doing clicker dog training timing is everything. If you get this wrong all of your effort will be wasted.
The second that your dog follows your command you need to click with the clicker and give them a treat. If you wait to long the dog will not understand what behavior got them the treat he will just know that he is very lucky because you are excited and feeding him yummy treats.
Another thing to know about clicker training is that you do not want your dog to see the clicker in your hand. You can also click with your tongue instead of the clicker after your dog has gotten used to the clicking.
No matter how you are going to train your dog make sure you are using positive and safe dog obedience training methods. Not only will negative methods hurt your dog but he is likely to become worse behaved over time.