My dog is suddenly aggressive towards my daughter. What should I do?

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My 8 year old Schnoodle has been aggressive towards my 34 year old daughter one minute he loves her and can't get enough of her and awhile later he growls, lunges and tries to bite her. Pet's info: Dog | Schnoodle | Male | neutered | 8 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear Cooper has been acting this way. If this behavior is sudden and new, a good first step is to schedule a visit with your veterinarian. In some cases, underlying pain or illness can cause a dog to change behavior and suddenly lash out when otherwise they were sweet or friendly. Your vet can help determine if this may be the case. If Cooper checks out healthy, I then recommend talking with a trainer or veterinary behaviorist in person as aggression toward people is a very complex and serious issue which requires professional help in person. You can learn more about veterinary behaviorists and find one in your area with this link: https://www.dacvb.org/page/about

My dog is suddenly aggressive towards my daughter. What should I do?

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