It can sometimes be very difficult to tell whether a dog is performing a natural alert or just
displaying normal dog behavior.
Not exact matches
A puppy who bites your hands isn't «bad» or defective in some way — she's just
displaying normal species - specific
behavior for a young
dog.
The most basic rule of thumb is, if your
dog is
displaying behavior uncharacteristic of his
normal actions, call the vet.
Common animal shelter «lore» suggests that
dogs who are underweight or were previously starved are more likely than
normal weight
dogs to
display resource guarding
behavior, warning or aggressing towards a human that approaches while the
dog is eating.
Dogs who respond to an overt
display of submission with increased aggression are not
displaying normal canine
behavior, and may need special management to prevent them from traumatizing their social partners.