Personification and Anxiety-Related Aggression in Dogs: The Case Study of Cody

Abstract

Fear aggression in dogs is a significant behavioral problem that is escalating very quickly these days. Its appearance affects not only the animal's well-being, but also the human-dog relationship. This article focuses on understanding the causes of aggression, learning about the factors influencing it, as well as on proposed action strategies. The analysis of over two years of research leads to interesting conclusions, different from the common conclusions presented in this type of works. Life with a domesticated animal, in the case described - a dog, does not always have to and does not always go as expected. The common assumption that an animal can be raised and adapted to a human family without any problems is wrong. The proposed article will help you understand what bad, albeit unconscious, dog behavior can lead to, with emphasis on personification and its consequences for the dog, its handler and the environment. The research carried out will certainly also serve as a warning to current and future owners, showing what tragedy unintentional selfishness and lack of knowledge about the genetics, specificity and history of the breed, its needs and species differences can lead to.