Aggression

Social Aggression: Conflict Within the Pack Social aggression is a form of conflict that happens between animals in packs or groups. It's common in lots of species, like wolves, primates, and dogs and cats. It can involve physical fights, but also subtler things such as exclusion, intimidation or manipulation. Knowing what causes and results from…

Aggression in Dogs: Unraveling the Mystery Aggression in dogs is complex and has many facets. It could come from various places. Common causes are fear, guarding resources, owning territory, pain/illness, and not enough socialization/training. Signs of aggression are growling, barking, biting, snapping, and lunging. It is important to deal with aggression quickly to prevent harm.…

Resource Guarding: Possessive Behavior in Dogs Resource guarding is a typical canine behavior. It's when a dog gets possessive or aggressive over its resources. These can be anything, like food, toys, bones, space, or even humans. It's important to recognize the signs and causes of resource guarding. Common signs include growling, snapping, biting when someone…

The Impact of Aging on Aggression in Adult Dogs As dogs age, their aggression can differ. Reasons for this include pain, anxiety, and cognitive decline. Studies have shown that older dogs tend to be more aggressive to strangers, dogs, and situations. This is especially true when they are in an uncomfortable situation. Aggression in adult…

Encouraging Polite Play: Teaching Puppies Boundaries Puppy playtime is often full of lots of biting, nipping, and jumping. To help avoid bad behaviours later, it's important to teach boundaries. Here are tips: Set specific times for play and training. If your pup gets aggressive, say "no" firmly and stop playing. This teaches them that rough…

The Impact of Diet on Aggressive Behavior in Dogs Diet has a big impact on controlling and maybe even reducing violent behavior in dogs. Scientists studied the connection between diet and aggressive behavior in dogs. High protein, low carb diets, can help stop aggressive behavior in dogs. This is since it balances their blood sugar…

Leash Reactivity: Managing Aggression on Walks Leash reactivity is a common problem for dog owners. Controlling aggression during walks can be tough. Here are some tips to help manage leash reactivity and stop aggression: Identify why the dog is reactive. It might be fear, frustration, anxiety or territorial behavior. Train with positive reinforcement. This teaches…

Handling Puppy Aggression Towards Children dealing with pup aggression towards children is essential for a secure and positive atmosphere for both the pup and the kids. Here are some techniques to handle puppy aggression towards children: Grasp the reason: Observe and comprehend the source of your pup's aggression. It could be due to fear,…

Why Puppies May Show Aggression Towards Other Dogs Puppies sometimes show aggression towards other dogs. Reasons include fear, territoriality, lack of socialization and genetic predisposition. Fear: When a puppy meets another dog, it may feel threatened and respond aggressively to protect itself. Territoriality: Puppies can become aggressive if another dog enters their home or…

Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks? Re-training Aggressive Adults Old pooches can still learn new stunts! Re-training aggressive adult doggos is totally doable. Here are some tips to help: Work out what's causing their aggression - fear/anxiety, defending their territory, or lack of socialization. Then take steps to address it. Use positive reinforcement - treats…