You’ve heard people say that “The reason dogs get aggressive goes back to the way they are raised.”

But what things specifically cause this sort of behavior? According to this report from Science Daily , there are quite a few contributing factors, not all of which are what are normally considered cruelty to the dog. (This is the factor I hear mentioned most often)

For instance, the following factors can contribute to an aggressive dog:

•    Pampering your dog
•    Not giving your dog basic obedience training
•    Leaving the dog with a constant supply of food
•    First time dog ownership

I’m sure the last one is related to the new owners not having much of an idea on how to train or discipline a dog. It’s a sad thing, but knowing the causes can surely bring about a cure.