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What Is (and Isn’t) Aggression in Dogs

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Encompassing a wide variety of behaviors, aggression in canines can be a foundational issue that is hard to overcome. Even as some dog owners have nightmares about their furry friend misbehaving, others are taking proactive steps to better understand what they are seeing. With dogs, once you can understand the proper signs of aggression, you can step in to address … Read More

How to Handle Dogs Who Are Afraid of Strangers

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It’s not the dog’s fault. There are many dogs out there who are afraid of strangers. It makes sense. For thousands of years, dogs have been bred to alert us to an attack. They don’t know that we’re welcoming our visitors; they’re on alert. But there are ways to deal with a “scaredy-cat” dog. Here’s what you need to know. … Read More

What Causes Aggression to Larger Dogs?

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While some smaller dogs are clearly nervous or scared around larger dogs, some of them tend to get more aggressive when they’re around larger breeds. It’s essential for dog owners to understand why their dog may be aggressive to larger dogs, allowing them to train their dog more effectively and help them feel more comfortable, especially if they spend a … Read More