By Super User on Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Category: Blog

Dealing with Aggressive Dogs

Aggression in dogs can manifest in a number of ways, so knowing how to manage and deal with your dog’s aggression can be very useful. There are a number of situations that can make a dog become aggressive. Typically the aggression stems from a fight-or-flight response where the dog may resort to aggressive behavior if they feel threatened. 

According to the Animal Humane Society, there are three main causes for  aggression in dogs:

 

 

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