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Why is my dog biting me and aggressive on walks? How to stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 40 lbs

Hey! I wanted to ask one more question about my dog that why does he bite his owner? Is biting of dog to his owner normal. Is that dangerous fir us too. He seems to be more aggressive while taking walk with me . What can I do?

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Answered By Bette Isacoff

Dog Trainer

Published on May 25th, 2018

It is absolutely not normal for a dog to bite his owner . . . or anyone else, for that matter, unless there is an act of aggression towards the owner or dog. And yes, it can be dangerous for you and your family. I would wonder if this behavior is new. How long have you had Goldy? Did something happen to make him become aggressive? How do you correct him when he is biting? These are all questions that would need to be answered before we can determine a plan to make it stop. I would strongly suggest a consult (just click on the prompt) so we can discuss this at length. I would also recommend that you enroll him in a basic obedience class right away, where he will learn to behave himself as he walks on a leash, and to be in the presence of strange owners and dogs without reacting aggressively. Good luck!

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