My dog lately has been aggressive,and I need help!!??10 points for best answer!!!!?

Question

My dog,Taylor has been really aggressive I need help to tame her,what could be causing it and why.PLEASE!!!!!

Answer 1

What sort of aggressive behavior is she displaying? Food aggression or snapping at people trying to pet her? Either way, when there is a dramatic change in a dogs normal behavior it can be a sign of illness. I would go to a vet ASAP. They can better assess whats wrong. Since dogs can't tell us how the feel sometimes they have to do it in other ways. Is she in a new environment, or has something changed that may be causing her to have anxiety? To better nail down the issue, make a vet appointment. I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Unfortunately this is a question that can't be answered in this type of forum. There are too many questions we would need to ask you before we would be able to come up with a solution for you and Taylor. If this is a new behavior, I would suggest you take Taylor to the vet and get a complete physical before you do anything else. If there is a physical problem, all the training in the world won't help. Once you have ruled out physical, then you can consult with a behaviorist and see if they can help you turn around Taylor's behavior.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Is she aggressive towards people or other animals? Also, is it really aggression or does she just play too roughly?

It depends on how old she is and how you've raised her, or how anyone else has raised her. If she's aggressive when someone or something comes near you or her things, that means she's overly possessive. What you need to do for that is to use a stern voice and tell her, "No!" Don't pet her, don't sweet talk her, you have to be strong.

Just, all I can say is discipline her. Not hurt her, but tell her it's wrong. You may feel bad for yelling at her, but that's better than her hurting someone or something.

Answer 4

Dogs tend to be moody at times just like humans. But if it goes on for a little to long then it can cause a problem. But just need some alone time. Just give him/her the basics food, water, and walks and it will come around.

Answer 5

Could be any number of reasons. It's age, sex, living conditions, family members for example?. Not enough info in your question.

However, check in the directory for dog training classes or talk to your vet and/or any other dog owners.

Answer 6

Start watching the dog whisperer with Cesar Millan.

Answer 7

I need more detail.

In what circumstances is she aggresive?

Has her aggression be there from the begining or has it been growing overtime?

When did you 1st see this behavior what did you do?

Let me know this stuff and I can help you

Answer 8

need more info...when the change happened? who she is aggressive with?..........obedience class is a good start....maybe she has something wrong with her, in which case a vet check-up might be in order.....if she is getting older she may be getting Territorial in which you may have to confine her more when company is over or let her meet them with a leash on so she will know that they are okay.....something may have scared her and she is feeling insecure, in which case you may need to spend extra time with her.....hope that something i said can help you good luck!!!!

Answer 9

Well we really need more info.Is she a puppy,adult?Senior dog?Showing aggression to children,adults the mail man?What breed is she?Some breeds are more aggressive then others.Did this behavior just start are has she always been aggressive?More info please..........

Answer 10

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Best!