Why a dog can be aggressive towards children: experts have named the reasons

28.04.2024 02:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:26

Sometimes dogs don't like children. In this article, we will tell you what this is usually associated with.

Why is a dog aggressive towards children

The dog believes that it is at a higher level in the hierarchy and perceives the child as a young animal that has violated the law of the pack.

If the dog believes that the child is of lower status, then he has the right to put the child in his place by force.

Therefore, it is important to ensure the safety of small children around animals.

Sometimes aggression towards children is typical animal behavior caused by fear.

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Dogs tolerate the presence of a small family member nearby until the baby begins to pester.

In this case, aggression is a reaction to an unpleasant stimulus.

Another reason for aggression is competition, also called dominant aggression.

Previously, we talked about how to understand that you are ready to get a dog.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource