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Why a dog gets angry: experts have identified 5 main types of aggression
13.04.2023 14:00
Updated: 15.04.2023 06:01
Previously, vicious dogs were highly valued by owners, since a formidable protector could scare away uninvited guests from the house and plot.
However, as society developed, greater demands began to be placed on animals, so owners of aggressive animals have a very difficult time.
Not all types of aggression are difficult to correct. Sometimes it is enough to pay attention to your pet in order to solve the problem.
What are the main types of aggression?
Food protection
This behavior is typical of dogs that were socialized late, so anyone who passes near their resources automatically becomes a competitor.
Experts note that it is necessary to teach a healthy attitude to food from an early age. Also, one should not turn a blind eye to obvious aggression towards family members - one needs to start working with the dog.
During the game
Often, when playing with their fellow dogs, dogs can bark, growl, and even bite each other a little. This type of aggression has its limits: as a rule, no dog will cause serious harm to another for such a frivolous reason.
If the aggression is directed towards the owner, then you need to stop playing and sort out the problem.
Protecting yourself and your family members
It is natural for almost any dog to protect itself and its "pack" members. If someone threatens you, a loyal dog will always try to drive away the enemy.
As a rule, everything ends with a menacing growl or bark. In order to reduce the risks of attacking other dogs or people, you just need to learn the prohibition commands well.
Fear
Not every dog will run away when it is afraid: if the dog belongs to a fairly serious breed, it will “cover up” its fear with aggression.
Instincts
We are used to the fact that a domestic dog is a very social creature, but we still can't forget about genetics. Sometimes animals simply "switch on" the wild animal instinct.
Most often, this works when someone is running nearby - the animal has an analogy with hunting. Therefore, you just need to practice obedience commands more often.
