When you speak with another person in daily life, you pick up on hundreds of body language cues without realizing it. But do you know that your dog gives off the same cues per their personality, mood, and behavior by employing their body language?
When it comes to handling an aggressive dog, understanding body language is key. Assessing the body language of an aggressive dog can imply the most significant difference between getting bitten and stopping a violent situation before it starts.
Here are 1 or 2 basic body language cues in an assertive dog:
Ears - Back or forward, pulled near to the head.
Eyes - Narrow or staring.
Mouth - Open lips, snarling teeth.
Body - Tense, firm, in a dominant position.
Tail - Fur sticking up, tail sticking straight out.
Behavior - Snarling, growling, barking.
Some of the behavioral cues listed above are plain, like snarling or growling. Other behavioral cues from an aggressive dog are way more sophisticated, like narrow eyes and a firm body position.
Defensive Aggression versus Aggressive Attack
There is a dramatic difference between defensive aggression and an aggressive attack. If a dog feels like they are in peril, they can exhibit a fight-or-flight reply, like humans. An example would be if a dog is on a leash and becomes frightened by another dog. His inherent instinct will be to flee, but he might be forced to go on defensive attack if he is held captive on a leash.
Many folks believe that a dog this situation is an aggressive dog, but this dog is essentially scared. This behavior is what is commonly known as defensive aggression.
Here are one or two behaviour cues to make a distinction:
Ears - Back
Eyes - Pupils distended
Mouth - Tense, teeth exposed
Body - Tense, fur raised
Tail - Down and between legs
Behaviour - Snarling.
When it comes to handling an aggressive dog, understanding body language is key. Assessing the body language of an aggressive dog can imply the most significant difference between getting bitten and stopping a violent situation before it starts.
Here are 1 or 2 basic body language cues in an assertive dog:
Ears - Back or forward, pulled near to the head.
Eyes - Narrow or staring.
Mouth - Open lips, snarling teeth.
Body - Tense, firm, in a dominant position.
Tail - Fur sticking up, tail sticking straight out.
Behavior - Snarling, growling, barking.
Some of the behavioral cues listed above are plain, like snarling or growling. Other behavioral cues from an aggressive dog are way more sophisticated, like narrow eyes and a firm body position.
Defensive Aggression versus Aggressive Attack
There is a dramatic difference between defensive aggression and an aggressive attack. If a dog feels like they are in peril, they can exhibit a fight-or-flight reply, like humans. An example would be if a dog is on a leash and becomes frightened by another dog. His inherent instinct will be to flee, but he might be forced to go on defensive attack if he is held captive on a leash.
Many folks believe that a dog this situation is an aggressive dog, but this dog is essentially scared. This behavior is what is commonly known as defensive aggression.
Here are one or two behaviour cues to make a distinction:
Ears - Back
Eyes - Pupils distended
Mouth - Tense, teeth exposed
Body - Tense, fur raised
Tail - Down and between legs
Behaviour - Snarling.
About the Author:
Jean Cote is a proffesional dog coach who has rehabilated many huskies in the past and talks about different training techniques on his dog blog.
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