Aggressive dogs can be scary and dangerous.  In their natural habitat, wolves and coyotes use aggression to establish their ranking in the pack, mating, and basic survival. In the family environment, those aspects of canine behavior are really not necessary.

Dogs can show their aggression in behaviors such as growling, snapping, showing their teeth, and biting.  The underlying intent on the part of the dog expressing the aggressive behavior is intimidation.
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