Credit: Getty Images Baring teeth, growling and lunging are all signs of aggression in dogs. The same can be said for snarling, biting and ‘muzzle-punching’ other four-legged friends or humans.

She said aggressive dogs may snap at the air, growl, or suddenly jump towards you while snarling. “Sometimes a dog's mood seems to change where it gets more nervous or on edge more than usual ...

You are correct to use caution in labeling the behavior as aggressive, considering that growling is ultimately a form of communication. What is the dog trying to say? We can gain some insights ...

"Aggression serves a purpose for dogs," says Katherine Miller ... or approaching stranger sends your dog into a fit of barking, growling, and snapping, some behavior therapy may be in order.

Behaviors like resource guarding, reactivity toward other animals or people, and growling/baring teeth, are rarely signs of a truly aggressive dog, but rather a pup needs an environmental and ...

and all dogs have the potential to be aggressive in certain situations. Here are the 10 breeds most likely to show signs of ...