Aggression in Dogs

Overview and Facts

What is

• Aggression in Dogs Can Be Dangerous
Aggressive behavior such as growling and biting is not restricted to one breed of dog, but can occur in all breeds, whether pit-bull terrier, spaniel, or even poodle . Correction of aggressive behavior in dogs is extremely challenging, requiring both hard work and patience.

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Causes

• Why is My Dog Aggressive?
If your dog is displaying aggressive behavior, finding out why the behavior started in the first place is an important step to resolving this negative behavior. Once a dog begins to display aggressive behavior, it is important to try to note what was happening when the behavior appeared. There are two main causes of aggressive behavior in dogs: the aggression is either caused by a behavioral issue or a medical issue.

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Training Tips

How To

• Curbing Aggression Towards Other Dogs
Dogs interact and respond socially to a complex set of signals that primarily revolve around body posture, movement, and facial expressions.

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• Managing Rough Play
If your dog plays too rough, it may be the case that he has not learned how to play properly. Mouthing behavior is a normal, basic instinct in all dogs and they need to learn their limits when interacting in this fashion.

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