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Why is my dog suddenly aggressive and biting when I touch him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | 1 year old

He turned and is becoming more agressive day by day. Bites for being held, when showering, when trying to get a dress him. What can I do to make him calm and less agressive?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 15th, 2017

Oh dear, Zed is really quite aggressive! Aggression is very dangerous behavior to work with it, and it's best left to a professional. I would speak to your vet about a referral to a professional behavioral expert, who can work with him on his aggression. I never recommend having an owner train an aggressive dog themselves due to the danger. If Zed isn't neutered, I would have him neutered as soon as possible, as that may help decrease any aggressive behaviors that are hormonally related.

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