Recognize Aggressive Body Language in Dogs
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A wagging tail does not necessarily mean a dog is being friendly. How high the tail is being carried and the type of wag is an indication of the message a dog is trying to send. A dog who is holding his tail high and wagging it rapidly is feeling confident and possibly aggressive. Be sure to also observe what the other end of the dog is doing. If his head is high, and ears erect this can also indicate an aggressive stance.
A dog that is aroused and possibly aggressive will do things to make herself seem larger. The carriage of the ears, head, and tail is high and she may go up on her toes and lean forward.
Stiffening of the body. This freezing behavior is often accompanied by raising of the fur on the back, an erect neck, and the rear legs slightly out behind the body. This perpendicular stance is an early sign of aggressive behavior.
Going up on the back legs to get above the other dog.
Dogs standing in a "T". This posture is usually seen with one dog's head above another dog's shoulders. Dogs approaching each other in a friendly way curve their bodies and stand at indirect angles to one another.
Hard eyes, fixed stare, tightening of the skin around the lips and eyes.
Whites of eyes showing can be a sign of concern or a widening of the eyes. This is also a warning signal.
Mounting. Mounting can mean many things. Sometimes it is a sexual behavior, it may be a play behavior, and it can be an assertion of dominance.
Barking and snapping at the face and neck.
Even puppies display aggressive behavior. This is the easiest time to put a stop to inappropriate play and undesirable habits. Train and socialize your puppy early.
