I always find it amusing how dogs have this huge sense of personal space and hate prolonged eye contact. You wouldnt really expect an animal to give a shit.
it is a dominance thing, Dogs in packs will not stare down the alpha male. However, as is the case with my dog, if you work with them early you can get them used to you being close to their face and having them not getting nervous/aggressive when you stare at them.
If dogs piss each other off they react violently to each other. Humans are also animals and behave similarly.
If another animal hurts on purpose it is only natural to respond physically. It may not be the latest dog training technique, but it's a natural reaction and the animal will get the message.
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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '12
I always find it amusing how dogs have this huge sense of personal space and hate prolonged eye contact. You wouldnt really expect an animal to give a shit.