My dog is aggressive and biting. What's wrong? Should I put him down?

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My dog has become very aggesive and has biten me and I've had stitches and today he went to bite me again is there something wrong with my dog and should he be put down. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem with Zeus! Owner-directed aggression is a complex behavioral issue that we really can't evaluate properly in a forum like this, so I would recommend getting in touch with a canine behaviorist in your area who can evaluate Zeus in person. He/she can give you a realistic assessment of your options (keeping Zeus and working with him vs. euthanasia), and will help you put together a detailed plan to work on his aggressive behavior if you decide to keep him. More information on finding a qualified expert in your area can be found here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/findabehaviourist

My dog is aggressive and biting. What's wrong? Should I put him down?

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