While concluding her walk with her rescue dog, George, and a friend's dog, Mitzi, Hechtman was blindsided by an aggressive canine. "I just remember panicking and thinking my dog George was going to die," she said. Decoding Canine Warning Signs Public perception often links aggression exclusively to overt behaviors such as barking, lunging, or growling. News Article The Warning Sign Most Owners Miss Before a Dog Attack 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. ... Decoding Canine Warning Signs Public perception often links aggression exclusively to overt behaviors such as barking, lunging, or growling.