{"id":85604,"date":"2023-12-20T07:47:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T07:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=85604"},"modified":"2023-12-20T07:47:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T07:47:57","slug":"all-the-signs-that-dog-could-get-aggressive-and-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/lifestyle\/all-the-signs-that-dog-could-get-aggressive-and-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"All the signs that dog could get aggressive and attack"},"content":{"rendered":"
A vet has shared some of the subtle warning signs that could indicate your dog is about to become aggressive and may be at risk of attacking others.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Veterinarian Dr. Sara Ochoa, from\u00a0Louisiana, US regularly writes for animal blog\u00a0Hound Games.<\/p>\n
The vet, who has been\u00a0practicing veterinary medicine for the past five years\u00a0told The U.S. Sun of warning signs a dog might act out before a violent attack.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She said:\u00a0‘Things like how the dog holds itself and the sounds it makes can be clues,’ Dr. Sara said.<\/p>\n
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An angry and aggressive dog labrador showing its teeth, looking ready to attack (stock image)<\/p>\n
‘A dog that looks tense all over with its fur sticking up or teeth showing is more likely to snap’.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dr Sara also said that if your canine is staring hard and intently while not blinking, it could be agitated. The same goes for growling.<\/p>\n
And signs that the dog itself feels threatened or scared include ducking down low and tucking their tails between their legs.<\/p>\n
Another indication of fear is hiding or\u00a0squeezing behind furniture.<\/p>\n
To tackle these feelings, the vet suggests staying calm. If you give them space, the pooch will hopefully feel less on-edge.<\/p>\n
She recommended observing the mannerisms of your pet so you can spot the signs ahead of time that they are in distress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
In particular, she advised dog owners to watch how their pooch holds itself. If they hunch or bear their teeth, they might be angry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When angry, a dog may snap, growl or\u00a0suddenly jump towards you while snarling. They’re more likely to lash out when they’re stressed,\u00a0according to the expert.<\/span><\/p>\n But Dr Sara insisted that different dogs react act out differently, so it’s good always practice to learn your own dog’s\u00a0behaviour.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The expert also revealed that there isn’t one breed that’s more likely to be aggressive than others – even though pitbulls, XL bullies and rottweilers have recently been in the spotlight over aggressive behaviour.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n An angry little Chihuahua dog on the leash (stock image)<\/p>\n She explained\u00a0that the way the puppy was raised is more relevant, citing poor training and minimal playtime as potential reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n The pet doctor explained that if the canine was treated with kindness from the onset, it is less likely to become aggressive.<\/span><\/p>\n Dr Sara advised new-time dog owners expose their puppies to other dogs and humans as early as possible to help relax them.<\/span><\/p>\n She even suggested rewarding your pooch if it behaves well – and this could even extend to throwing a party for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If that fails, a dog coach providing them daily training could work wonders if they need to manage their anger as tackling an angry canine on your own can be tough.<\/span><\/p>\n