Perhaps the calming signals are not communication in the standard sense of the word, but rather they provide information to the potentially aggressive dog. Dogs do read the indications of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Baring teeth, growling and lunging are all signs of aggression in dogs. The same can be said for snarling, biting and ...

Dog aggression is a condition that can hit home for pet owners, as it can be unsettling, stressful, and even dangerous, not only for the dog but also for other pets, family members, and strangers.

Over this past weekend, I was at a dog show and noticed typical canine social interaction. Two dog handlers were having an animated discussion. One had a large, darkly marked, German Shepherd dog at ...