How to train my aggressive, barking, jumping dog without a trainer?

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My dog seems to get aggressive at times. How to train him to be calm? He does a lot of demand barking. Whenever I take him to pee, soon after peeing he comes and jumps over me(not in a friendly way). I don't know why? How should I train him? My parents are planning to give him away. I'm arguing with them saying maybe if he gets older a little he'll be alright. Please help me. Give me a suggestion. P.S I can't hire a trainer. My parents wouldn't allow. I don't want to give up. I love him so much. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 5 days old | 40 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry you and Damon are dealing with this. I'm sure it's heartbreaking to consider having Damon leave your home. Unfortunately, without professional guidance, you may struggle to get him behaving more acceptably. Increased exercise can help. Walking (not running in a park or yard) for at least 30 minutes twice a day (some dogs need much more), doing basic training to give him mental stimulation, using puzzle toys to feed him meals, and scheduling 10 minutes of cuddling/grooming time a day can all help. You can also check out some general pet behavior books - Decoding Your Dog and anything from Sophia Yin are some of my favorites. Patricia McConnell also has a book about leash reactive dogs that could be helpful. Good luck!

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