Understanding Fear Aggression in Dogs  Tess Thompson  Dog
aggression can have various causes. The various kinds of
aggression observed in dogs are categorized based on what causes
it – fear aggression, dominance aggression, territorial
aggression or other issues. Aggressive dog behavior can be
induced by fear. Fear is an emotion that we generally do not
associate with dogs. However, it is a reality that some dogs can
feel threatened or fearful due to certain specific objects,
people, or actions. If someone (regardless of it being a human
being or another animal) approaches a dog that is otherwise
cringing in a corner with fear, the dog is likely to respond
with aggression.  Such dog aggression can be understood in
comparison with normal human behavior. Consider this - if you
find yourself in a fearful condition and someone is approaching
you without clarifying his intention, you are most likely to hit
back in defense. A dog cannot understand human language. In a
fearful condition, the dog is likely to misunde