How to stop my dog from biting strangers and barking at the mailman?

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My dog Louie does not like strangers men in particularly men. He will get mean and try to bit.e I can not groom him or motley around the eyes. He is a rescued off the street shi su. He also barks and get agitated at any one the comes to the house. I am afraid he might he might hurt the mailman. He is 2 yrs old. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 21 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Aggression toward people is a very complex and serious issue so I highly recommend speaking with a veterinary behaviorists near you. A veterinary behaviorist is a vet that specializes in behavior and they are able to work with you on both a training plan, as well as prescribe medications to help with stress or anxiety during training. Most behaviorists can utilize a program such as BAT (Behavioral Adjustment Training) that helps to desensitize your dog to triggers (such as men or the mailman), accept touch or calm handling, and help reduce overall stress and anxiety. They also work with you in person which can help ensure all training is done in a safe manner for both you and your dog. You can learn more about them here: https://www.dacvb.org/page/about

How to stop my dog from biting strangers and barking at the mailman?

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