4. They want to show dominance
The truth is dogs will be dogs, and that means that some of them still have this desire to show dominance. Aggressive behavior towards other dogs can mean they want to prove who the Alpha is.
If they growl, snap, or even bite it’s a sign they feel challenged.
5. They are simply frustrated
If it can happen to humans, it can also happen to dogs. If they can’t get something or can’t reach what they want, they easily get annoyed and they may end up showing it through aggression.
Sounds a bit familiar, doesn’t it? We have to admit we even sometimes have our moments of pure rage when we’re hungry and the food is late (just kidding).
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Our rescue dog, a small 15-16 lb. mix, who lived on the streets for his first two years. He was adopted by a single-senior citizen, and we adopted him when she went over the “Rainbow Bridge”. We have had him just two years, and he is around 10, from what the Vet said. He is very active, and is usually pretty calm. He has dog-friends around the neighborhood, but if he sees a strange dog, he gets very loud and vocal and aggressive. But usually his tail is wagging. but he is vocalizing aggressive barking. After living on the streets, he more than likely learned how to defend himself. Other than this, he is a very loving little guy, and barks if he thinks sojmeone is at the door.