Aggression
Finally, many people associate an animal’s aggressiveness with a personality attribute. Who hasn’t heard people say ‘It’s normal for that dog to be overexcited and aggressive, it’s in his nature’? Unfortunately, this is a very common misconception.
Aggression can indicate that a dog is scared, in pain, or feels threatened. Aggression can also be a sign that a dog is trying to protect their territory, their owner, or themselves. If a dog is displaying aggressive behavior, it’s important to seek the help of a professional dog behaviorist to determine the underlying cause and to find a solution.