Not exact matches
«[But] I also think it's a big stretch to infer something about the origins of
human male
aggression towards women.»
While innately protective of their charges, they rarely display any
aggression towards humans.
They demonstrated clear signs of anxiety, tension, and even
aggression towards humans and other dogs.
Out of 21 assessments, only 4 dogs showed any form of
aggression towards humans, and some, like dog # 31 (whose assessment is pictured below), showed no
aggression whatsoever.»
Aggression towards a
human, on the other hand, is much more complex and forms the subject matter for the following article.
In fact as you can see clearly stated on several accredited websites oftentimes animals that are aggressive with other animals show little to no
aggression towards humans.
The pit bull terrier does have a past that includes bullbaiting and dogfighting (which still occurs illegally in some areas of the US), and reports of
aggression towards humans, specifically dog bite injuries and even deaths, have likely contributed to the unfavorable public opinion of these dogs as well [14 - 18].
Puppies with separation anxiety, extreme fearfulness, or
aggression towards humans or other dogs will not be considered, though they may benefit from private training sessions.
Man working breeds, unlike most other dog breeds, were specifically bred to display social
aggression towards humans.
Most of our dog breeds have some form of
aggression in them, since they needed different forms of
aggression to do their work: terriers are often aggressive
towards other dogs and animals — they were and are fighters, the man working dogs imprint
humans as being of their same species so they show the same kind of
aggression that they show
towards other dogs, the sight hounds were bred to be killers of game and sometimes other canines, the mastiffs were bred to take down large game and guard property, the flock guards were bred to be aggressive
towards canines, the hounds were bred to be aggressive
towards furred animals, some of the pointers were bred to be able to guard the hunter's game, etc., etc..
It can't be stressed enough that
aggression towards dogs does not equal
aggression towards humans.
At this time, we can not accommodate dogs that show
aggression towards humans.
Aggression towards humans in this breed in non-threatening situations should never be seen.
FYI, many experienced rescue volunteers caution not to take any dog with a bite history (particularly
human bites) or repeated
aggression towards humans... or who frequently displays erratic behavior even in nonthreatening situations, without a medical basis to the behavior (ie, in pain from being beaten or shot)... or who tries to attack the temperament evaluator and other people.
Golden Retrievers are just as capable of
aggression towards humans or other dogs as Pit Bull - type breeds are capable of working as therapy dogs and search and rescue dogs.
Most of these dogs were also family pets so no
aggression towards humans was ever tolerated.
We strongly recommend this vaccine for all cats, not just outdoor, indoor / outdoor, those cats who live in a house with an indoor / outdoor cat and those cats with a history of
aggression towards other cats or
humans.
And while some pit bulls are bred for fighting,
aggression towards humans is BRED OUT in the breed.
In the beginning of the 20th century Pitt bulls were the most popular family dog for a reason,
aggression towards humans is not in their breeding.
Cases involving
aggression towards humans are not currently being accepted.
Of course, this does not apply to all the terrier dogs as each dog is an individual
Aggression towards humans is uncharacteristic of this breed and highly undesirable.
He is also less likely to exhibit signs of
aggression towards other animals, including dogs, and
humans.
The «Temperament Correct» pit bull: seeks out
human interaction; is responsive, biddable and eager to please; may be genetically predisposed to
aggression towards other dogs or animals; is appropriately submissive; is well balanced and optimistic; enjoys handling; presents good eye contact; is able to be calm in the presence of other dogs on leash or — if initially leash reactive - can learn how to tolerate their presence; is willing to connect with handler during high arousal; can be handled safely even in times of high arousal; accepts a reasonable amount of confinement; drops arousal levels quickly when removed from a stressful situation; is social with people of all types; is responsive and good natured; is never aggressive
towards humans.
Dogs that demonstrate
aggression towards humans, or significant
aggression towards other animals should not be placed for adoption.
Human aggression was culled - yes, even by those breeding dogs to fight a hundred years ago -
aggression towards humans is, and has always been, an unacceptable trait in the breed.
Consultations / Behavior Modification: This training is not obedience training, it deals with the following issues:
Aggression problems
towards humans or other animals.
While it is true that Pit Bulls can have a genetic predisposition
towards animal
aggression, it is also a fact that they were bred NOT to be
human aggressive.
Rarely are we asked to address
aggression towards humans or other animals in Golden Retrievers.
Sadly, some pets do come to us with very serious behavior problems, such as
aggression towards humans.
We are certified in canine behavior and qualified to address the tough issues such as separation anxiety, biting, house soiling, fear and anxiety,
aggression towards dogs and
humans, and guarding.
Many spitz breeds, like the Akita and Chow Chow, retain wolf - like characteristics like independence, suspiciousness, and
aggression towards unfamiliar
humans and other dogs, and they require much training and socialization when they are puppies before they become manageable in an urban environment.
Disclaimer: If your dog is exhibiting
aggression towards humans or other dogs, you should consult a professional experienced with the behavior your dog is exhibiting.
Pit bulls should not show
aggression towards humans and should never be encouraged to attack strangers under any circumstances.
Whether it's
aggression towards humans or
aggression towards other animals, it's very hard to ignore and definitely detrimental to any dog's well being.
To what extent can we predict behavioral tendencies such as
aggression towards humans or other dogs, based solely on breed?
Chasing cars is usually associated with
aggression towards humans, so this mix is a potentially dangerous one.
However, if your dog manifests food
aggression or
aggression towards humans, you should take him to a specialist to address this problem.
«While it is acknowledged that a crime such as serial murder is incredibly rare, this relationship between animal cruelty and
aggression towards humans may explain why some individuals commit acts of violence
towards animals prior to attacking
humans.»
«It is argued that through the process of social learning theory (a theoretical framework in which criminal behaviour is learned) that some offenders will gain positive stimuli from engaging in animal cruelty which may lead to
aggression towards humans — this is known as the «graduation hypothesis».
* Frustration from wanting to visit with passing dogs and
humans, which can lead to barrier
aggression, which fuels
aggression towards other dogs and
humans.
Just as hunters don't fear their hunting dogs, seasoned dog people understand that
aggression towards other animals and
human - directed
aggression are two totally different behaviors in canines.
A higher proportion of dachshunds, Chihuahuas and Jack Russell terriers showed serious
aggression to
humans, whereas serious
aggression towards unfamiliar dogs was reported in more than 20 % of the Akitas, Jack Russell terriers and those dogs classified as pit bull terriers.