Coping With Canine Aggression

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recent aggression issues
by: Stacey on Tue, Jul 24 2007

I have a mixed breed dog that got handed down to me from a friend who was unable to keep her. I’ve had her for a few months now, and recently she has shown aggression issues. She often growls, usually to show excitement that we are home, or that she is going out on “walkies”. But now, I’ve discovered she has a great dislike for a friend of mine. She bit attacked and tried to bite her (no provocation at all). the dog also tries to bite at anyone showing physical affection to another in the house (hugs, kisses etc.)

I don’t know what to do about this. I have been having to punish her, by locking her away from the rest of us, and when company comes to call. I don’t want to alienate the dog. I don’t want to take her to a shelter, just to have her euthanized. So what do I do? I don’t think she will improve.

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July 2007

recent aggression issues - by Stacey - (Tue, Jul 24 2007)
I have a mixed breed dog that got handed down to me from a friend who was unable to keep her. I’ve had her for a few months now, and recently she has shown aggression issues. She often growls, usually to show excitement that we are home, or that she is going out on “walkies”. [more..]

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