Why does my dog howl, guard items, and get aggressive during intimacy?

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My partner's dog is a two year old beagle hound mix. He claims the dog was abused by the previous owners but I've seen no signs of abuse other than abandonment issues due to his previous 15hr/day work schedule. He howls when alone, gets aggressive over ANY items in his possession, he get's violent by humping and destroying pillows when my partner and I show even the smallest amounts of intimacy. The dog is taken to dog parks and walked daily and is only left alone for a very short period of time. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered

Eryn Taormina, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Alucard sure sounds like a handful! Let me see if I can help. It does sound like he may have some anxiety when you guys leave the house. You may want to try some natural supplements like Adaptil or Zylkene (which can be ordered online), to help get him to be more relaxed in general, and in turn when you leave the house. For the other things you are describing like his guarding of his toys and jealousy of your intimacy, he may have some possession issues. Since he does grow aggressive in some of these instances, it is best to find a veterinary behaviorist in your area that can help you work through these things, or they may not improve at all. There are some trainers as well that may be in your area who are qualified to deal with these types of issues, but it is always safest to seek help from a veterinary behaviorist if possible. In the meantime, warn others of his behavioral issues when they come to the house so he doesn't bite someone, and make sure his rabies vaccination is up to date! An accident involving him nipping someone can escalate very quickly, so be prepared. I hope you find this answer helpful! Best of luck!

Why does my dog howl, guard items, and get aggressive during intimacy?

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