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My Labrador is aggressive to strangers. Can training help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 17 days old | 55.5 lbs

Is it possible to change a labrodor retriever aggressive to other people except my family by training??

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 19th, 2017

No, I'm afraid not. Aggression towards strangers is largely a genetic trait - some dogs are quite friendly with people, while others are not. With an otherwise friendly dog, you would need to pursue professional protection training if you want your dog to show aggression towards strangers in certain circumstances, since it sounds like this isn't his natural personality.

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