The National Canine Cancer Foundation

Dog Aggression: An Overview

Aggression, defined as an appropriate or inappropriate threat or challenge that is ultimately resolved by combat or submission, is one of the most common behavioral problems in companion dogs. Aggression can occur in any breed, age or gender of dog and can be directed towards people or other animals. It is potentially very destructive, and very dangerous. Aggression can take a number of forms and be caused by a number of things. Common signs include

Causes of Dog Aggression

All breeds, ages and genders of dogs can become aggressive. However, very few dogs are born aggressive, and frequently aggressive behavior in dogs is normally a direct result of something else.Aggression in dogs is part of the normal range of canine behavior in many cases and is strongly influenced by breed, sex, early socialization, handling, individual temperament, genetics and other variables. It is possible for underlying medical conditions to cause or contribute to aggression, although

How to Stop Dog Aggression

Dogs naturally interact and respond to a complex set of social, physical and environmental signals that primarily revolve around body posture, movement, vocalization and facial expression. Aggression in dogs can take any of a number of forms, ranging from aggression caused by dominance, fear, protection/territorial control, food, sex or other factors. How a particular dog ultimately responds to its environmental stimuli is based on genetics, hormonal influences, environmental factors, socialization, training and overall upbringing.Proper socialization

Managing a Dog's Aggressive 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. Although you understand and are working with your dog's behavior, the same understanding will unlikely be extended from the parent of a child who is injured by your dog's play behavior. Supervised interaction