Aggressive dog behavior

There are many reasons why dogs may behave aggressively. From feeling threatened, urged by the survival instinct, over owner's neglect, to the urge to protect the family or territory he considers his own. These behavioral missteps may be remedied by the dog behaviorist, but without the active participation by the dog's owner, there will be no tangible results. The behaviorist also needs to evaluate the reasons for this behavior, provided it is not caused by illness or similar reasons.

Dog aggression, however, is a term which defines the aversion two dogs can feel to each other, it is deemed a natural instinct and should not be a matter of concern, unless excessive dog attacks take place. It is very breed alternating, where some dogs are more likely to express higher or lower levels of aggression towards other dogs. Besides the breeding, other influences may affect the dog's behavior and aggression levels, like experiences and environment. For instance, the dog may be afraid of other dogs and react with aggression out of fear, or the dog looks like the a dog that once attacked your dog, or similar.

There is almost never one particular reason resulting in aggressive dog behavior, usually there are several reasons and factors featured. If the dog is scared for some reason, has developed a phobia or fear, maybe even anxiety, whatever the reason for this condition, this may be a serious ingredient in the pool of emotions triggering dog's aggressive behavior.

Another very often neglected reason may be that he owner of the dog is not assertive enough with the dog, thereby providing no leading figure for the dog and voiding the necessary structure the dog needs to function properly. Without the leader of the pack, the dog will attempt to advance to the leadership, sometimes displaying aggressive behavior.

If the dog has had a traumatic experience, a change in dog's behavioral pattern will take place, very often leading to aggressive behavior, when the dog experiences fear. Protecting the territory is a most common reason for aggressive behavior of dogs, trained guard dogs are very dangerous when they sense intrusion by an unfamiliar individual or persons, protecting the pack and territory is one of the strongest urges a dog may have. This urge varies in intensity within different breeds, but almost any dog can be taught to be a guard dog.If your dog did not experience any of the above, or nothing out of the ordinary has been occurring, then it is a good bet that your dog has an ailment and needs to see a vet.
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