Therefore it is important to be able to accurately determine how the dog will behave. All aggressive and potentially aggressive situations should be identified and avoided. The situations and responses are not always predictable. At no time should family members attempt to out muscle the dog and force it to obey. This can result in serious human injury.
Treatment starts with the owner trying to get control of situations and the dog.
This does not mean harsh physical control. A head collar and lead is a good way to control the dog inside the home. Second, identify and correct those situations where the dog may not be aggressive but is asserting its dominance. Dogs should not be allowed onto furniture or beds. These are places where people are, and therefore a potential location for an encounter and injury.