Reasons for Pet Aggression

[heading style=”2″ color=”#996633″ style_color=”##996633″]Fear Aggression[/heading]

Fear is a major reason for aggression in pets and one of the most common reasons children are bitten. Animals have a fight or flight response. Whenever you approach or work with an animal, you should remain very cognizant of the fact that if they do not want to be petted or touched, they will usually attempt to move away from the situation. Any attempt to prevent this will be met by a “fight” response.

Be aware of your pets social cues and train your children to understand and respect body language. This is a very good chart that explains how to understand your pet’s body language.

[note icon=”yes”]Dr. Sophia Yin also has this available in French, Dutch, Portuguese and Thai) and you can download a free copy at the link above just by registering. You can also order copies of this poster for display at your home (ideal for children who visit) and for use in classrooms by downloading an info-pack of 8.5″ x 11″ handouts.[/note]