How do you fix conflict aggression in dogs?
Alba Champlin
2025-06-28 22:33:59
Count answers: 10
Identify and avoid triggers to prevent confrontations. If the dog protects toys, remove them from the general environment so the puppy has nothing to guard. Don’t challenge the pup, and don't punish. Require the pup to earn rewards with good behavior. Create interactions based on your request and the payment, which earns it the desired reward. The dog should get nothing unless it earns it by responding positively to your command. Use happy words or phrases to change your puppy's mood. Confine a problem pup to a single room, an exercise pen, or a crate to better control its movements and access to trigger areas. Neutering males can help. Consult a veterinary behaviorist before having a female spayed because conflict-aggressive female dogs tend to get worse if they're spayed.
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