Pets that are staying under one roof tend to form a social hierarchy. Close observation of your pets’ behavior will enable you to distinguish which ones have a higher rank and which ones are the subordinates. However, the establishment of the social ladder can be marred with displays of aggressive behavior among pets. Fortunately, aggression can be lessened or even prevented by having your pets spayed or neutered.

A dog that occupies a higher rung won’t hesitate to display aggressive behavior when another dog tries to challenge the dominant dog. One way to show submission in dogs is rolling on their backs when a dominant dog leans over them.

Fights for dominance may be more pronounced when there is a new pet. Since this is a natural instinct of dogs, it is a good idea to keep watch to make sure that it does not get out of hand. Don’t try to stop the fights by separating them or standing between them; you might end up with injuries. You can try making a loud noise or squirting some water top stop dogs that are fighting.

Talk to your veterinarian Glendale, AZ if you are dealing with pet aggression issues.