Hostility is part of most normal dogs' complex emotional make up. It's neither good nor bad. It's simply a natural expression of our animal companion that needs to be managed. Matthew Duffy will teach you how to calmly control this powerful tool while preserving all the pleasant expressiveness of your trusted friend. This book will forever change the way you view aggression in dogs. By exploring the eight most common hostile situations and their triggers, much of the mystery is removed from these unpleasant encounters. Through the development of canine self-control, the author smoothly transitions the reader into the positive and comfortable position of team leader. Furthermore, this book will serve as an essential reference not only for the family dog owner, but for every professional working in the canine industry.