Aggressive actions in dogs, just like in people, show they want to hurt or upset someone. But we must remember, any dog, tall or short, can act this way if not taught well. A dog’s breed can hint at ...
Some dogs have aggression in their DNA, while others are born to be placid and docile. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes - the UK Kennel Club recognises 221 different pedigree dogs, from Affenpinscher ...
Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. Aggression toward other dogs is more common than you ...
Beliefs about dog behavior often arise because we generalize from our observations and beliefs about human behavior. In humans the statistics are clear. Males are more likely than females to be ...
The first finding of interest was that many dogs only showed their aggressive tendencies in one or another of the three situations. This goes against the common public perception that aggression is a ...
Some of the signs of aggression in dogs are simple to spot, while others are more nuanced, especially when it’s not your own pup. Without speech, dogs use their body language to communicate, and it’s ...