Dominant Dogs
For some people, the phrase “top dog” isn’t just a saying. It actually describes their dog. If you’ve got a dog who likes to boss you (or others) around, chances are you’ve got a dominance aggression problem in your household—a problem that could endanger you, your family, and others. Most dogs assume a neutral or […]
Fearful Cats
Your cat may show the following behaviors when she is fearful: Fleeing Hiding Aggression (which includes spitting, hissing, growling, swatting, biting, scratching, puffing fur and tail, arching back, swishing tail, and flattening ears) Freezing in place. What You Can Do Take the following steps to reduce your cat’s anxiety and help her become more confident: […]
Cat Aggression
Cat owners sometimes have difficulty understanding why their cats seem friendly and content one minute and may suddenly bite and scratch them the next. Aggressive behaviors are part of normal behavioral patterns of almost any animal species. Types of Aggression Play Aggression Play-motivated aggressive behaviors are commonly observed in young, active cats less than two […]
