Why is Dog Aggression on the Rise?
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? Scott Sheaffer, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA, USA Dog Behavior, LLC
In recent years, an alarming rise in dog aggression has been observed globally, raising questions about the root causes and potential solutions. Our latest podcast episode, featuring dog behavior specialist Scott Sheaffer, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA, delves deep into this multi-faceted issue, offering expert insights and effective strategies to address it.
Dog aggression, which is steadily increasing worldwide, is largely attributed to a range of environmental and social factors. These include genetics, puppy mills, lack of socialization, territorial behavior, overlooked medical issues, and the impacts of increased urbanization. One of the significant contributors is the indiscriminate breeding by puppy mills which prioritize appearance over temperament, thereby carelessly passing along aggressive behavioral traits.
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