Many dogs show "displays of aggression" such as barking, growling, or snapping in the air, which are considered distance-increasing actions, those that intend to get the person or dog to move away from the dog. Granted some dogs are dominantly aggressive in temperament, However, this is not the only cause of aggression.If a dog is in pain, the dog may be aggressive, not wanting to be touched. It is important that a dog showing signs of aggression, that weren't there before, be checked out by a veterinarian.
When a dog is afraid, they can become defensive and display signs of aggression. People think of small breeds when fear is a concern, however, many of the larger breeds can become very fearful as well. A dog that is attacked as a puppy may develop fear-based dog aggression towards all dogs, or perhaps only towards dogs that resemble the dog that attacked him. Although people tend to bring these reactions out of dogs more often than dogs themselves, dogs only pay attention to what their owners allow.
Socialization is a big factor in my book. A dog not properly socialized both with people and other dogs will development fearfulness, food guarding, and other unwanted behaviors.
Positive training and socialization during the first year of a puppy's life can lead to a happy, well-adjusted dog.
Mary Cacciapaglia ( catch-a-pal-ya)Paws First Choice - Dog Training & Pet Photography
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