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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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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Published on May 24th, 2018
Unfortunately, aggression toward people and biting is a very serious, complicated situation that usually requires the help of a trainer or behaviorist in person. It can be from a number of reasons including underlying illness or pain, being undersocialzied which leads to fear or confusion and biting, or even just general aggression. I would first recommend bringing Goldy to a vet to have a complete exam and to rule out any health issues that may be causing him pain or illness and thus cause biting. If he checks out healthy, it would be in your best interest to try and find a local trainer or behaviorist in your area that can work with you in person to both find the cause of his biting, and to start working on in it in a safe environment.
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Published on May 25th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m sorry to hear about Goldy! This type of behavior is often due to anxiety. I would strongly recommend talking to your vet about anti-anxiety/ behavior modification medication which can make a huge difference! Trazodone is one of my favorites but there are several to choose from. Often times, training is also needed in conjunction to medication- but medication can be essential to training being effective. Best of luck to you and Goldy!
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