How to stop my dog from being aggressive and biting my partner?

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i have a 1 year old mexican hairless dog, he is a bit nervous around people & barks whenever someone enters the garden gate, but when it comes to my partner he turns aggressive runs at him & has even bitten him but only him, we havent had him very long but he seems to have taken an instant dislike to him, what can i do to work this out as it is beginning to cause arguments, please help. Pet's info: Dog | Mexican Hairless Dog | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

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. This will give you the best chance of correcting the behavior. Neutering him may also help but it may not solve the problem. Researching on your own will also be helpful. Familiarizing yourself with canine body language and dog training can help you to recognize what your pet is trying to say. You can find many books written on the topic and there is a trainer named Victoria Stilwell who I think is particularly helpful. Best of luck.

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