How to deal with an aggressive dog?

WebMD discusses aggression in dogs, most common and most serious behavior problem in dogs. read more

Regardless of whether the victim freezes or advances, the defensively aggressive dog often delivers the first strike. Only if the victim retreats is the defensively aggressive dog likely to abort an attack. Male and female dogs are equally prone to defensive aggression. read more

The dog's frustration comes from a lack of dog exercise, and the dog's dominance comes from a lack of calm-assertive leadership. Breed and dog aggression. I deal with a lot of red zone dog behavior cases, and I often hear people incorrectly blaming the breed. Any breed can cause trouble. The difference between an aggressive Chihuahua and an aggressive pit bull is that the bigger breeds can cause proportionately bigger damage. read more

Aggression is a serious behavior problem for many dog owners. Behaviors such as growling, snapping, or biting are upsetting and scary, and dogs of any breed are capable of aggression. While aggression cannot be cured overnight, there are steps you can take to stop it. read more