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Fear Aggression in Dogs in Salt Lake City
All animals have the same basic response to danger that humans do: fight, flight, or avoidance. Aggression in dogs is difficult for everyone from the owners, strangers who encounter them in the streets, and the dogs themselves. But what makes these dogs so aggressive? Here is some information on fear aggression in dogs, brought to you by our dog door experts in Salt Lake City.
What Is Fear Aggression?
There are many types of aggression in dogs, and most people immediately assume that a dog’s aggressiveness towards them or other dogs must be dominance-aggression. The most common culprit of a dog’s hostility, however, is actually fear aggression. Going back to the flight or fight response, if a dog is unable to get away from whatever they deem a threat to them they may have two reactions: submissive behavior or fighting back. Fear aggression is when a dog goes on the offense to intimidate someone or something they are feeling threatened by.
How Does Anxiety Relate to Fear Aggression?
Anxiety in dogs can trigger fear aggression even when there’s nothing for your dog to be afraid of. In fact, there’s evidence that anxiety governs and/or causes most types of aggression in dogs. Anxiety may not be immediately obvious in your dog’s aggression and can be easily overlooked, but it’s worth looking into to see if your dog may experience it.
Why Do Dogs Experience Fear Aggression?
Whether or not dogs experience fear aggression depends on their early years. Dogs who were not properly socialized around humans (apart from their owners) and other dogs are more likely to be afraid of strangers when they grow up. Puppies introduced early on to a diversity of sounds, sights, humans, and dogs are calmer and well adjusted as adults. Puppy training is crucial in preventing aggression later on. Dogs who were abused or subjected to punishment-based training by owners or trainers also have a high chance of developing fear aggression. Exposure to fear with no resolution is the root of the problem.
How Do You Know?
Fear aggression in dogs is often displayed by barks and growls, bared teeth and a threatening stance, but not all dogs with signs of fear aggression will bite. Many will only bark and growl when they’re scared, so you may not know they have fear aggression until they encounter something that frightens them. The difference between fear aggressive dogs and dominance-aggressive dogs is subtle but easy to spot when you know the difference. Dogs who are fear aggressive are more cowering than dogs who are dominance-aggressive, retreating away with ears pinned to their heads and teeth bared with an open mouth. Dominance-aggressive dogs are more upright and rigid with ears straight up, staring directly at the thing they deem dangerous. Fear aggressive dogs just want to get the threat to go away, dominance-aggressive dogs are trying to inflict damage. With either aggressiveness, it’s best to address the problem as soon as your dog exhibits any early signs–-growling, snapping, etc.–-before it can progress.
What Can Be Done?
Fear aggression can never be completely “cured”, but there are many ways to help manage and mitigate the condition. The fear and aggression may never disappear, but your dog can overcome the fears and learn to control their behavior. Consult your trainer and veterinarian for advice on how to help your dog find a solution.
Fear aggression is difficult to live with for both you and your dog. But even if aggression cannot be eliminated it can be reduced. With a steady vigilance and a loving hand, fear aggression can be combated. Do you have any questions? Contact Glass Pet Doors today to discuss dog door installation in Salt Lake City. We're happy to help!
What Our Customers Say
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Lisa Jensen
Can't say enough good about working with Trevor at Utah Pet Access to have a dog door installed at my mother's home. Very knowledgeable and professional. Thank you! -
Michael Riggs
Installed a large pet door at my house. They did a great job, despite the fact that my back door's decoration made it complex. I am very satisfied. Thank you! -
Amy Romney
Utah Pet Access was great to work with. They were very responsive. The bid and install guys both showed up on time for their appointments. They both explained everything in detail and were very knowledgeable. Highly recommend! -
Jake Buxton
Easily the best in the biz! There's another rag tag outfit running around using inferior product and the finished product from Utah Pet Access is far better looking. Almost as if the door came from the factory this way! Impressed! -
Brian Long
UPA replaced a large, fixed arched window that is on the 3rd floor. They did encounter a problem with the thickness of the gap between the panes on the day of the install but caught it before fully removing the original window. They were out the next business day to finish the job. First day it was raining; second day the wind was rather bad. No complaints from them. Also had them replace the fixed glass in french doors with ones that have the built-in blinds. We will use UPA again if the need arises. -
Nicole Stirling
Great experience. Fast service, good communication, excellent product. -
Lance Beech
Great installer did a gray job fast I have nothing but good to say about the company and the people who work there -
sandra bithell-hottel
professional, timely and quality workmanship they’ve done three doors for me and they stand behind their workmanship! -
Michael St Clair
They have done 3 pet doors for me over the last 6 years and every time they have done an amazing job. They are very professional and cleanup everything when done. It always looks great and they have amazing solutions for every house I have put a dog door in. -
Hunter Bigelow
We love our glass door with the pet door! One of the best purchases we have made for both us and our pets. Utah Pet Access was great to work with and were professional and knowledgeable throughout the process. Would 100% recommend them to anybody. -
John Skedros
They are a great company to work with. We had a small problem with the door. It was still under warranty and they came by and fixed it without any hassle to us. -
Amanda Marriott
Brad and Utah Pet Access has been absolutely amazing! The door is not only beautiful, but is functional. From the time that we communicated with Brad to the time the door was installed…was seamless and smooth. Great communication. The installation was precise and quick. The installer was kind and professional. Good with my 3 German Shepherds and he did amazing work. I would highly recommend Utah Pet Access for any of your door and pet door needs! Thank you!! -
Jenny D
We absolutely love our pet door!! The employees are very kind and pleasant to work with! I highly recommended them. -
R.D. Parsons
Life changing as a pet owner after we were able to get a dog door installed. Happy pets and happy owners. Pet Access was fast, professional and friendly when it came to getting the project completed. -
Darrell Poleviyaoma
Utah Per Access had a wonderful and great customer service. Great installation and great product will totally recommend them to someone else and family. -
Cristian Wood
Trevor and his team are as professional as they come! They are always going above and beyond and providing an outstanding experience. I have and would still highly recommend them. -
Jennifer Bellows
Great company to work with! So responsive and reliable! My large Labrador loves his large Endura Flap door. Took less than a month from the initial phone call to install. I highly recommend this company. -
Heather Bandiola
We had a great experience with our pet door purchase, the customer service, and installation. We not only got the pet door installed but had the glass on the other side replaced also. We had it installed over a year ago and we're still happy with it. Thank you! -
dbbedoya
Did an amazing job and adapted to some last minute changes to make it even more accessible for my doggie! Thank you so much! Great company to work with! -
Lindsay Flesch
We just recently ordered and had a beautiful patio door with dog and blind insert installed. Utah Pet Access went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with our finished product. I would strongly recommend this company for your pet door installation. Their customer service was excellent. Thank you Utah Pet Access! -
William B
Great work. The dogs love it and I’ve had zero issues with the door or installation. -
Michelle Flesher
I love, love, love my pet door from Utah Pets. I was very worried about getting the measurements right, but with Trevor's help it was a breeze. Thanks so much. -
candace ashby
These guys were awesome. Great service, friendly, my dog door looks awesome. I’ve sent them to a few of my neighbors. Highly recommend! -
Steve Uragami
Pet door works great!! Installation was fast and clean. -
Mark Zambrzycki
Had an excellent experience with Utah Pet Access getting a dog door installed in my glass patio slider. Trevor was extremely responsive and helpful. He worked with my glass company to get the order done right and shipped to them. It was then installed perfectly, with no issues. Please give them a call!!! -
David Artica
My wife and I have loved this product. Our dog goes in and out to our backyard at will. It’s nice to not have to worry about her being stuck inside all day. Best of all I never had to buy a sliding door, or drill any holes in ours -
Chad Anderson
Easy to work with. Great product. -
Jenny Yergensen
Super easy to work with, did a fantastic job and were less than one or two other competitors that I looked at! Would definitely recommend…having a doggie door for our 2 dogs has been a complete game changer! -
Sarah Willardson
I looked everywhere online to find a product to install in my home that would work for my dog's needs. They were the PERFECT solution. Could not be happier with the product and service! -
Melanie Hall
Worth every penny that I spent on the dog door, as it has made a huge difference for my elderly dog. Great service and workmanship. -
Jason Rabbitt
I absolutely recommend this place. Their price was the best I found in the area and they were very kind and helpful. They answered all my questions and went over all my options. I ended up being able to keep the original glass (safely stored in my home) which means if I ever sell my town house, and the buyers don't want a doggie door, Utah Pet Access will come back to my home and install the original glass (for a very reasonable install fee). The installation was quick and they helped me store the original glass safely. I've had my doggie door for over a year now, and it still works great, the magnetic latch still works very well, and my dachshund uses it every day. -
David K
They were professional and installed a great looking doggy door for us. 2 years later it still works like new. -
Andy Nichols
High quality door and professional guidance through selecting the right door for my house. -
Tony Washington
The company provided us with an excellent installation of our pet door at a very reasonable price. -
Pete Gallegos
Utah Pet Access did a great job putting a doggie door on my 8' tall French door with the blinds inside the glass. I have recommended them to many friends and family -
Abby Jenkins
Utah Pet Access was responsive, friendly, and prompt with their consultation and door installation. I've had my pet door for about a year now and have had zero issues. It is well insulated, quiet, and easy to use. The cat and dog love it! -
Kevin Edwards
Great product and very easy to install.