Much as we love our four-legged canine friends, it's important to remember that they are still animals, and like any other animal, they have the capacity to become aggressive. Dogs are the descendants ...

Aggressive dogs bite people more than 4.5 million times each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Assocation. About 20 percent of those dog bites need medical attention. If you're ...

As I entertain dog forums and dog "frequently asked question" sites, it is a common theme that people are shocked that when introducing a second dog to a family; the first dog who was previously an ...

Dear Dr. Fox - I have a 4-year-old Maltese who has become aggressive toward many dogs the past couple of years. Most of the dogs she met as a puppy seem safe from this behavior. She appears fine when ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aggression is the number one behavior problem of humans, dogs, cats, and horses (to name but a few mammalian species). It is a perfectly normal survival-necessary behavior when expressed at the right ...

A dog behavioral expert based in New York has captivated audiences with her approach to helping shelter dogs who show signs of aggression. Each year, 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters, which is an ...

KPRC 2 spoke with Behavior Enrichment Manager Kymee Bair of the Houston Humane Society to find out what someone should do if ...

Aggressive actions in dogs, just like in people, show they want to hurt or upset someone. But we must remember, any dog, tall or short, can act this way if not taught well. A dog’s breed can hint at ...