My dog bites & lunges when going to bed. How to stop aggression?

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My dog had an episode of extreme territorial aggression last night where he didn’t want me to take him to his sleeping area and got extremely angry and was trying to jump and lunge on me or try to bite me . He has a problem of resource guarding aggression which is minimised by behaviour training by a behaviourist with prozac ( flouxetene ) - he’s still on those now . But never territorial aggression . How to stop that ? I can’t keep asking behaviourist to come all the time . It’s a big stress. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 11 months and 18 days old | 26 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am sorry you are experiencing this with Bongo, but this is a serious matter. He is not even a year old and what you are describing is very worrisome. A veterinary Behaviorist is the best thing for you and Bongo as you will get the best outcome. Just having him on Prozac is not enough, you need to work and train him daily. Biting your owner, even TRYING to, is unacceptable behavior. I don't think it is territorial aggression that is causing him to not want to go in his sleep area. It could be fear or not wanting to do what you ask. I would suggest, for your safety that you lure him in the sleep area with a special toy, treat, or Kong stuffed with food. Or attach his leash and walk him in to the room after his final walk of the night. If these things do not work, place a basket muzzle on him before forcing him in the room and then remove it. Bongo is not an easy behavior case and there is no easy fix. A behaviorist is your best option so you can manage his behavior in a safe way. I wish you the best!

My dog bites & lunges when going to bed. How to stop aggression?

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