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# Why Your Dog Acts Aggressively—and What to Do
By **Bridget Murphy** ·Published **Oct 19, 2024** ·2 min read
#### In this article
Discover the truth about why your dog is aggressive. [Listen as Koru K9 co-founders](https://youtu.be/7r-JMJHiG04?si=YF0-_VD-wI5kbzkY), Ray & Bridget, sit down with Northern California dog trainer [Jeremy](https://www.koruk9.com/about-us/our-team/), for a deep dive into the complexities of aggressive dog behavior. This episode reveals that aggression is a symptom of underlying issues and dispels the myth that your dog is simply protecting you.
Topics in this episode range from:
**The Pitfalls of Rushing Aggression Treatment**: Discover why quick fixes can harm your dog more than help.
**The Truth About 2-Week Programs**: Learn why [dog training programs](https://www.koruk9.com/) that promise rapid results aren't the best choice for your dog, and how they achieve such quick transformations.
**Koru K9's Approach**: Find out how [Koru K9's Board & Train programs](https://www.koruk9.com/dog-training-services/board-train) are designed for your dog's long-term success, ensuring we become your dog's new best friend.
**Training Tools and Nuances**: Understand the subtle ways we use training tools to communicate effectively with your dog during aggression rehabilitation.
**Types of Aggression**: Explore the different types of aggression in dogs. Spoiler alert: Your dog isn't actually protecting you.
**Choosing the Right Trainer**: Identify red flags when interviewing trainers to help with your dog's aggression issues.
[Tune in](https://youtu.be/7r-JMJHiG04?si=fC-75-eqVQQEVdz1) for an enlightening episode that could change the way you understand and handle your dog's aggressive behavior.
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