Today’s tame dogs have a lot of wild traits that go far back in their bloodlines. After all, their ancestors were required to be aggressive to survive, to look for food and shelter, and to mate. A lot of selective breeding has happened over the centuries which has taken care of a lot of the aggression in dogs; however, the ability to attack and cause harm is just as prevalent now as it was back then. It’s a dog’s instinct to be aggressive, and nothing humans have been able to do has completely eradicated this trait. Therefore, it’s up to us as doting dog owners to learn to help our aggressive dogs handle a trait that is natural to them.

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