Dog Aggression

Any dog can become aggressive in the wrong situation. Most dogs will broadcast a variety of signs before escalating to biting. Signs include barking, growling, lunging, raised hackles, show of teeth, crouching, a stiff body and snapping. Some dogs are more inclined to be aggressive due to bad breeding or irresponsible owners. To help... more »

Everyone loves a friendly pooch but when a dog snarls, growls or snaps, the fun is over. Most people view such behavior as threatening and sometimes, as vicious. However, dogs can’t speak; they can only tell you how they feel in a limited number of ways. To understand what an aggressive dog is trying to say, learn some basic canine... more »

Canine aggression is dangerous, frightening and occurs all too frequently. According to dog obedience expert Barbara Woodhouse, there are no bad dogs or "dangerous" breeds, just inexperienced owners. There is almost always a root cause of aggression in dogs, which means that there is almost always a way to correct the behavior and... more »

Treating your dog's aggression begins by determining the type of aggression. The cause will determine the method used to change the behavior. There are four common ways to treat aggression: avoiding situations that cause an aggressive response, training, drugs that alter behavior and spaying/neutering the pet. It is best to work with... more »

No matter how cute Rover looks with his shiny new collar and harness he's still a dog, and that means he will behave instinctively if you do not teach him acceptable behavior. Dogs are pack animals and as a part of establishing their dominance in the pack they may exhibit aggressive behavior toward other dogs. The longer a dog gets... more »