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My dog is too protective. How can I address her aggressive behavior?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 12 lbs

Hello, My name is Nundhini and my dog is a Husky and Grman shepherd mix. she is very protective, yes but she is a bit too protective. what can I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 14th, 2018

I would speak to your vet about taking Bubbitha to a professional behavioral expert. I'm not exactly sure what she does if she's "too protective," but I would be concerned she could become aggressive. Should she become aggressive, she could bite another person, and that can lead to serious consequences. I never recommend owners deal with issues such as being too protective on their own, as it can be a safety problem, so working with a professional behavioral expert is best. Contact your vet next week to discuss a referral to one. I hope this helps!

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