When a dog shows aggression, knowing why will go a long way towards helping them.
A dog who is being offensively aggressive may be guarding a person or territory. Their behaviour can be described as confident or aroused. He could pose a definite threat to anyone near.
A dog behaving defensively is frightened. Do not approach him or make him feel trapped.
Here are some key signs of communication through body language to help you identify offensive VS defensive aggression.
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