My 7-month-old excitable puppy is aggressive. How to stop biting?

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Milo a 7 month old german shepherd/Alaskan malamute and is a very excitable puppy but becomes very aggressive quickly. My vet had to put her under general anesthesia just to clean her ears. When she was younger we thought it was her way of playing and she would grow out of it but it's to the point we are scared she will bite someone and we will have to give her up. We do scold her when she bites and say no but she becomes more aggressive. What should we to do get her to listen and stop biting? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 months and 18 days old | 48 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Because Milo is still so young there is definitely time to correct her aggressive behavior. You should start with basic training commands (sit/stay/come) to help establish the fact that you are the one in charge. It is also important to make sure she is getting plenty of exercise. You should take her on fast-paced walks for 20-30 minutes at least twice a day. I would also recommend that you seek the help of a veterinary behaviorist to help you identify and treat Milo's underlying problem. Good luck.

My 7-month-old excitable puppy is aggressive. How to stop biting?

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