Fear-aggressive behavior is often misunderstood as stubbornness or dominance, especially when a dog is confined in a kennel. This video explains how fear, anxiety, and pressure can stack quickly in ...

A 2021 study by the University of Helsinki, published in Scientific Reports, involving about 9,000 dogs, found that small dogs were significantly more likely to display aggressive behavior toward ...

Everyone gets a little riled up when they feel threatened, and dogs are no exception. "Aggression serves a purpose for dogs," says Katherine Miller, PhD, director of anti-cruelty behavior research for ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Friend or foe? The intense stare and tense body language are signs that this dog may be trying to ...

Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. Aggression toward other dogs is more common than you ...

The first finding of interest was that many dogs only showed their aggressive tendencies in one or another of the three situations. This goes against the common public perception that aggression is a ...

Some of the signs of aggression in dogs are simple to spot, while others are more nuanced, especially when it’s not your own pup. Without speech, dogs use their body language to communicate, and it’s ...