Commonly, we tend to associate the level of anger in dogs with the breed they belong to, however, there are several causes of aggression in dogs. At least that is what this study from the University of São Paulo verified. Scientists have even come to the conclusion that some factors may be more decisive than race when it comes to aggressiveness.
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An article recently published in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science brings details of a research carried out by scientists from the University of São Paulo. In this case, the study gathered 665 domestic dogs to assess what were the determining factors for the dog to become aggressive and present behavior "problematic".
It is worth mentioning that the researchers already start from the premise that violence is one of the forms of expression of these animals and that, therefore, they are part of their nature. But clearly they will be more violent the more threatened they are, which can include many factors.
In this way, it was investigated how the environment, upbringing, race and daily habits may or may not influence this behavior more problematic. As a result, it was possible to realize that violence is usually the result of a combination of factors, with some weighing more than others.
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The study showed that dogs that are regularly walked and petted are less likely to be aggressive. Another determining factor for the dog to become violent is when he himself is the victim of violence by his owners.
Therefore, dogs raised by women tend to be less aggressive, as violence towards dogs is usually 73% lower when the woman is the guardian. In addition, gender also influences depending on each gender. That's because female dogs tend to show less aggression than male dogs.
Finally, the research also shows that race is indeed a determining factor for the presence of aggressive behavior, but it is not the only one. After all, even brachycephalic breeds may not demonstrate violent behavior depending on their upbringing.
