Why is my dog suddenly attacking other dogs after introduction?

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My dog has been near a dog since he was born, and he’s been perfectly fine. Today he was slowly introduced to my friends dogs, and whenever one of her dogs was in the room he’d run and try to attack him. I’ll grab him and tell him no and put him in his cage for a few minutes but he will still do it. He’s always been shy and has never even had the courage to attack me. What is happening? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 15 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I hate to hear that about Archie. Unfortunately it's impossible to know why he is doing this without analyzing his body language. Canine aggression is a complex behavior as it can stem from dominance, possessiveness, fear, anxiety, resource guarding or a combination. Unless you are very familiar with reading canine body language and training, I recommend to work with a professional trainer to achieve best rests. Certainly familiarizing yourself with canine body language and dog training can help you to recognize what your pet is trying to say before a bite happens. You can find many books written on the topic. Once you understand the underlying cause, appropriate behavior modification can begin. Best of luck.

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