Although we who raise dogs all care a lot about our own dogs, there are always times of negligence that make our dogs angry. Some owners may think that dogs getting angry is just a mood and nothing to worry about. But the editor of Boqi.com wants to tell everyone that dogs are after all carnivorous animals, and the consequences of their anger can be big or small. If something serious happens, the owner bears the responsibility. Therefore, the situation of dogs getting angry cannot be taken lightly.

　　First, how should we judge if our own dog is angry? The main signs of a dog being angry are: nostrils raised, wrinkles appearing on the nose, upper lip pulled back exposing the canine teeth, eyes wide open with a sharp gaze, ears pinned back and stretched diagonally, and a threatening “mmm~ mmm” (prolonged sound) emitted from the throat. The dog may stomp its four legs hard, body stiff, fur standing on end, tail held high or tucked, maintaining a certain distance from people. It may also urinate or defecate anywhere, or destroy furniture. If the forelegs are lowered, the body is crouched backward, and the throat emits a prolonged “wo-oh wo” sound, this indicates the dog is about to launch an attack on you.

　　The angry appearance of a dog is quite frightening. So when encountering this situation, what should we do? We can distract the dog's attention by taking out their favorite toy to attract their focus, then slowly pet them to soothe their mood through this method. The owner should try to calm the dog’s emotions as much as possible to help it settle down quickly and avoid the adverse effects caused by prolonged anger.

　　If the dog is only angry at the owner, generally the problem is easier to solve. But if the dog is angry at strangers, the consequences can be very serious. Therefore, it’s important to start from daily habits: when going out, always put a leash on the dog. This way the dog’s attention will be more focused on the owner, remaining calm and polite toward strangers, and it also prevents the dog from getting overly excited or uncontrollable when seeing other cats or dogs. When outside, try to avoid direct contact between the dog and strangers; a certain movement might just provoke our dog’s anger.