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How to stop my dogs fighting over toys and prevent owner bites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 73 lbs

Hi my german sherpard Zeus and My dog oscar started fighting over a ball and i tried breaking them up and oscar just kept going back for more and i gor bite but i dont know by which one. What can i do to get this from happing again. Zeus is not fixed but Oscar is.

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2018

I’d definitely recommend neutering Zeus but even this may not solve the problem entirely. Often some combination of anti-anxiety medication, separating the dogs, basket muzzles, and removing toys/objects that they fight over will work. Best of luck to you and the boys!

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