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  • If your dog is a rescue dog that exhibits aggressive or fearful behavior more than is normal, it may have been abused, neglected, experienced a traumatic event, or not properly socialized as a puppy. Any information you can get from the organization where you adopted the dog could help you determine the best way to handle the situation.
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Making the scared dog feel less trapped may diffuse the situation.

It's best to fight the human tendency to comfort the scared dog because approaching, even with the warmest intentions, may be perceived as an aggressive act.

Regardless of the reason, aggressive dogs pose a danger to humans.

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