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My dog bites and gets aggressive after playing. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Afterplaying sometime, it gets hyperactive and it starts biting so I tried calming it by sit command but it gets aggressive so much that I feel scared

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2016

This is a serious and potentially dangerous situation and I recommend you enroll in some behavioral/socialization classes in order to create some positive behavior patterns. I do not recommend any rough play at this stage and only use exercise and toys which do not create such heightened excitement - do not encourage any tug games or chasing of ropes/toys in hand or of your own hands/feet shoes under any circumstances as this blurs the lines of acceptable behavior and biting/chasing behavior. Ensure he is receiving adequate physical and mental stimulation daily in order to fully engage body and mind

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