| Signs of an Aggressive Dog |
| THINGS TO WATCH FOR |
 | Standing tall on the tips of the toes, | |
| leaning slightly forward, with ears pointed forward and up. | ||
| Stiff, slow movements that include a | |
| strange way with the tail held high. | ||
| Long stares and refusal to break eye | |
| contact first. | ||
| Growling from deep within the body as | |
| opposed to a throat growl. | ||
| Showing teeth. | |
| Curling lip. | |
| Attempting to mount another dog. | |
| Attempting to mount people's leg. | |
| Biting of air near people. | |
| Snapping and snarling when petted, | |
| groomed or lifted. | ||
| Severe attacks on other animals, such as | |
| cats or livestock. | ||
| Frequent attempts to chase moving | |
| objects, such as bicycles, skateboards, cars and trucks. | ||
| Lunging. | |
| Blocking your path. | |
| Stiff facial expression. | |
| Flattened ears. | |
| General stillness. | |
| Raised hackles | |
| Straining against the leash to reach the | |
| other animal. |
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| What To Do If Your Dog Gets Too Aggressive PLEASE!! IF YOUR DOG SHOWS ANY OF THESE SIGNS, PUT THE LEASH ON HIM/HER AND LEAVE THE PARK IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN COME BACK AND TRY AGAIN ANOTHER DAY. IT IS MUCH BETTER TO LEAVE WITH NO ALTERCATIONS THAN TO BE BANNED FROM COMING BACK BECAUSE OF THE DOG HAVING A BAD DAY. Don't be offended if a person tells you that your dog is being overly aggressive. It is not an attack on either your or your dog. Dogs, like people, sometimes just have bad days. We want every dog and human to feel and be safe while using the dog park. Failure to leave when your dog is aggressive can result in not being welcomed back. |
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