My dog nips men and gets anxious when they leave and return.

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My Sara doesn’t not like most males and unfortunately has nipped a few not bitten but nipped, my daughter and her boyfriend come to visit often and she does fine with him for the most part until he leaves the room and comes back it’s like she thinks he’s not the same guy who was just in the living roo . Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | 50 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

This type of behavior is often due to anxiety (about men in this case). I would strongly recommend talking to your vet about anti-anxiety/ behavior modification medication which can make a huge difference! Often times, training is also needed in conjunction to medication.

My dog nips men and gets anxious when they leave and return.

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