We've taken the hunting and chasing ability and put a genetic punctuation point at the end of that they don't go in for the kill. The aggression we see in dogs generally has some controls on it. But Mr. Jordison said that bad behavior and aggressive tendencies in wolf dogs can be curbed with proper training. Often the dogs are aggressive toward others of the same sex get them spayed and neutered, and the problem is solved. You aren't understanding the body language, and you have to do more work and research.
Some people believe they're more predictable than dogs.
In contrast, he recalled a rottweiler he encountered once at a veterinarian's office, where he did volunteer work. The dog gave off friendly signals, but when he reached out to pet it, it lunged for him. I've seen nasty golden retrievers that would tear your arm off. Wolf dogs need to be socialized, exposed to different situations and people and if they're too shy, you don't push them, Ms. Prendergast said. It's a matter of common sense.