When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Baring teeth, growling and lunging are all signs of aggression in dogs. The ...
When a dog exhibits unwanted behavior, a common piece of advice is: “You need to correct the dog!” But what exactly does that mean—and is correction really the right approach? Dog trainer Katharina ...
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"Breed-Specific Legislation is not the answer!", was the emphatic exclamation of a colleague of mine. We were attending a psychological conference in Portland Oregon several years ago, and were having ...
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Baring teeth, growling and lunging are all signs of aggression in dogs. The same can be said for snarling, biting and ‘muzzle-punching’ other four-legged friends or humans. Aggression in dogs can be ...