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Is there a calming dog food for aggression and behavior problems?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 50 lbs

My dog has behavior problems...our trainer is suggesting it could be diet related. Are there special diets for dogs exhibiting aggression and behavior problems?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 31st, 2017

Royal Canin's Calm Diet is formulated specifically for this purpose - it contains natural calming agents such as tryptophan and milk thistle to help with anxiety and aggression issues in dogs. You could certainly give this a try, if you like. It shouldn't hurt anything, and it may help. Some of my behavior clients have seen good results with it in the past.

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