Brenda Aloff > Quotes

“When conflict is inescapable and it has been learned that making a "wrong" decision can have severe emotionally or physically painful consequences, then we have the makings of stress, anxiety, and aggression.”
― Brenda Aloff, Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention and Behavior Modification

“Punishment always has “fallout.” That is you may punish a behaviour you didn’t intend to decrease, or you may promote aggression because of missed associations. Your dog may become distrustful of you. Punishment can contribute to arousal and anxiety levels, pushing them ever higher.”
― Brenda Aloff, Aggression In Dogs - Practical Management, Prevention & Behaviour Modification: Practical Management, Prevention and Behavior Modification

“Dogs in prey mode will silently and quickly approach their target. One fierce, very hard, full-mouth bite accompanied by shaking the selected target is a common indicator of predatory behaviour. The”
― Brenda Aloff, Aggression In Dogs - Practical Management, Prevention & Behaviour Modification: Practical Management, Prevention and Behavior Modification

“Assertive behaviors are often associated with "dominant" dogs but are, in fact, often used by dogs who are extremely insecure or under-socialized.”
― Brenda Aloff, Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention and Behavior Modification

“Stress is like an allergic person's reaction to the environment. If you have hay fever, you will probably be able to tolerate some allergens. When you really have trouble is when you are exposed to several allergens over too short a period of time. This is a classic case of "the straw that broke the camel's back". Given a number of stressors in a short time, just about any dog may behave aggressively.”
― Brenda Aloff, Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention and Behavior Modification

“• There will be no warning vocalizations before the dog leaps on grabs and shakes the “prey.”
― Brenda Aloff, Aggression In Dogs - Practical Management, Prevention & Behaviour Modification: Practical Management, Prevention and Behavior Modification