Dog Aggression. What Science Says.

In this video, we delve into the world of dog aggression and explore the top 10 scientific articles that provide valuable insights into this complex topic. With over 500 million dogs worldwide, understanding the causes and triggers of aggressive behaviour is crucial for pet owners, dog trainers, and animal behaviourists alike. In this video, we present a comprehensive summary of the top 10 articles that showed up on a Google Scholar search, highlighting their key findings, implications, and practical applications. From differences between breeds and socialisation to environmental stimuli and human behaviour, these articles cover a wide range of topics related to dog aggression. Whether you are a dog owner concerned about your pet's aggressive tendencies or a professional working with dogs, this video can provide some insightful interpretations of the confusing world of canine aggression. By synthesizing the latest scientific research on dog aggression, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and nuances of this important topic and empower viewers with practical knowledge and perhaps even some tools to keep dogs and their owners safe and happy. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and join us on this fascinating journey into the world of dog aggression. If you want to [SUPPORT] the work that I do here, a fun and easy way to do so is to buy me a coffee (or a few coffees) using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trainmeplease 0:00 – Introduction on How to Interpret this Information 0:59 – Netto, W. J., & Planta, D. J. (1997). Behavioural testing for aggression in the domestic dog. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 52(3-4), 243-263. 2:15 – Casey, R. A., Loftus, B., Bolster, C., Richards, G. J., & Blackwell, E. J. (2013). Inter-dog aggression in a UK owner survey: Prevalence, co-occurrence in different contexts and risk factors. Veterinary Record, 172(5), 127-127. 4:03 – Montrose, V. T., Squibb, K., Hazel, S., Kogan, L. R., & Oxley, J. A. (2020). Dog bites dog: The use of news media articles to investigate dog-on-dog aggression. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 40, 7-15. 6:23 – Netto, W. J., & Planta, D. J. (1997). Behavioural testing for aggression in the domestic dog. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 52(3-4), 243-263. 8:22 – Gobbo, E., & Zupan, M. (2020). Dogs’ sociability, owners’ neuroticism and attachment style to pets as predictors of dog aggression. Animals, 10(2), 315. 9:36 – Caffrey, N., Rock, M., Schmidtz, O., Anderson, D., Parkinson, M., & Checkley, S. L. (2019). Insights about the epidemiology of dog bites in a Canadian city using a dog aggression scale and administrative data. Animals, 9(6), 324. 11:05 – Notari, L., Cannas, S., Di Sotto, Y. A., & Palestrini, C. (2020). A retrospective analysis of dog–dog and dog–human cases of aggression in Northern Italy. Animals, 10(9), 1662. 12:44 – Duffy, D. L., Hsu, Y., & Serpell, J. A. (2008). Breed differences in canine aggression. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 114(3-4), 441-460. 13:57 – Wormald, D., Lawrence, A. J., Carter, G., & Fisher, A. D. (2016). Analysis of correlations between early social exposure and reported aggression in the dog. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 15, 31-36. 16:05 – Casey, R. A., Loftus, B., Bolster, C., Richards, G. J., & Blackwell, E. J. (2014). Human directed aggression in domestic dogs (canis familiaris): Occurrence in different contexts and risk factors. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 152, 52-63. 18:09 – Herwijnen, I. R., Van der Borg, J. A., Naguib, M., & Beerda, B. (2018). Dog ownership satisfaction determinants in the owner-dog relationship and the dog's behaviour. PLOS ONE, 13(9). 19:13 – A Summary of All the Findings Rin Tin Tin picture: Warner Brothers, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Footage of puppy class kindly provided by Belinda Young https://www.treatplaylove.com.au https://www.facebook.com/treatplaylovetraining If you like Science and Dogs, I highly recommend the book Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond by Alexandra Horowitz (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/3GtpCjL For a fantastic collection of all of the best dog training books go here (Affiliate) https://www.dogwise.com/?aff=477 Music by CreatorMix.com This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute advice that is tailored to you and your dog. I highly recommend that you get in contact with a progressive behaviour consultant to help you and your dog directly.