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My dog is aggressive when he finds things outside. How to train?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | 8 months and 9 days old

The problem is when he finds something when we outside (mushroom or dead bird for example) he became aggressive.. mostly somthing he wants to eat , but never did it towards his food or toys ... he never allows me to touch it or be so close he growls and tries to bit! How to handle hem ? It’s a dangerous situation for my family..

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 11th, 2020

It is best to get him a basket muzzle to wear like the one I have linked below. He cannot bite you or grab things while wearing it but he can still breathe, drink water and eat dog food. This is a temporary fix. You really need to find a professional dog trainer to work with to correct the behavior before he becomes too old. If you Google "dog training Saudi Arabia" many businesses come up. I suggest you research one in your area. https://www.bumas.us/dog-muzzle?TABINDEX=0

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