Why is my 8-month-old dog aggressive or excited around other dogs?

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Hi I just had a question and was hoping you guys would help me out. So this is my dog Scout he is about 8months now and the problem I’m having is every time we sees a dog wether he’s outside, by himself, on a walk, or meeting a friends do he seems to be very aggressive and wants to jump at them and if I don’t let he starts to bark and all of this stuff. I’m not sure if it’s just because he’s excited or what it is with him. When he was younger I never experienced any issues like this. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 17 days old

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

As an unneutered male, he is starting to feel the effects of male hormones, which can manifest in aggressive behavior. You can try to help him acclimate to other dogs by introducing them in a controlled manner, with both dogs on leashes and through a fence initially until you can see how they will react to one another. Some barking and growling is normal but by reassuring them both without getting too excited can help. The more excited you become, the more he will, and he may feel he needs to be protective of you. Additionally, work with your dog away from other dogs. Play, take him for runs (Huskies are born runners and are very high energy, as I'm sure you are aware.), get him involved in obedience, play fetch, get him involved in dog agility, flyball, anything and everything to keep him well exercised and tied. This will help him be calm and well behaved the rest of the time since a tired dog is a happy dog. And, unless you plan to breed him because he is an exemplary example of his breed, consider getting him neutered. This will remove the primary source of the hormones most responsible for aggression and will also help with other behavioral issues in the future, as well as reducing the urge to roam in search of females. This will keep him safer and less likely to be hit by a car if he does get out on his own.

Why is my 8-month-old dog aggressive or excited around other dogs?

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