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Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 13: Rude, Inappropriate or Non-Consensual Behavior

Apr 14, 2023 | Aggression

Rude, Inappropriate or Non-Consensual Behavior Dogs can have an aggressive reaction to what they interpret as rude or inappropriate behavior from other dogs as well as from humans. Even if the behavior was intended to be loving or playful, the dog may not like it....

Q & A: Dominance Theory, Resource Guarding & Mental Illness

Mar 10, 2023 | Aggression, Dog Psychology, Dominance & Submission, E-collar, Q & A

Question:  Hi Chad!   I read your article on dominance and aggression which I really enjoyed reading and feel it is consistent with what I am experiencing in my home currently. I am a trainer in the midwest and really just beginning to explore dominant dog theory. I...

Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 12: History

Nov 29, 2022 | Aggression

History: Past Experiences or Lack Thereof   Past experiences can play a big role in why dogs act aggressively. Obviously, this can mean a history of bad experiences but, less obviously, it can also mean a history that lacks good experiences or simply lacks experience...

Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 11: Genetics

Jul 10, 2022 | Aggression

Genetics and Dog Aggression As we have seen throughout this series, there are many factors that can contribute to dog aggression, most of which can be avoided or resolved by providing dogs with holistic, balanced training, socialization, leadership and a fulfilling...

Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 10: Guarding, Protecting and Spoiling

Jun 10, 2022 | Aggression

Guarding, Protection and Spoiling  Guarding and protecting are not necessarily bad character traits in a dog but they certainly can become problematic and, in some cases, highly dangerous. While this topic has a degree of overlap with Dominance, I wanted to give...

Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 9: Pain or Stress

Jun 8, 2022 | Aggression

Pain or Stress Can Be at the Root of Dog Aggression A very common dog bite scenario is when a person needs to handle a dog that is in pain. Most people are pretty forgiving about a bite that happens this way. They find it understandable that a dog in pain might lash...
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