How to help my dog's aggression and fear of other dogs after a bite?

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My dog has a trauma from being bit in the face at 4 months old and to this day whenever she sees a dog she immediately gets scarred and starts barking at the dogs while I'm pulling her from her leash and her spine furs up. She gets aggressive and treats only help sometimes for her to listen to me. I really want to her to get along with other dogs because I can't even take her in the pet store because she'll cause a scene. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 11 months and 7 days old | 23.5 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Panda! Some dogs do become very fearful of other dogs after an incident like this, which can lead to barking and lunging on the leash. It sounds like you're on the right track by trying to use treats to help make her more comfortable - but if she is still barking and lunging, this means you need to be further away. Start at a distance where she is comfortable and able to take treats calmly, then gradually work on moving closer as long as she is doing well. It can be very difficult to do this on your own, especially if her anxiety is severe. I would really recommend making an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist or a good reward-based trainer who can help you in person for the best chance of success. You can search for a board-certified veterinary behaviorist in your area here (www.dacvb.org) or a qualified trainer here (www.ccpdt.org)

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