My 1-year-old dog attacks his mom. How to stop dog aggression now?

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Why is my dog attacking his mom for no reason? He just turned 1 a few weeks ago and everything was fine until he attacked her. So we keep them seperate and they accidentally got near each other and her started attacking her. Is this a dominance thing and how do I stop them from fighting. I really dont want to have to get rid of one of my pets. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I hate to hear this is happening. I;m sure it's not only scary but stressful as well. Canine aggression is a complex behavior as it can stem from dominance, possessiveness, fear, anxiety, resource guarding or a combination. Most people are not familiar with reading canine body language and training. Because of this, I recommend to work with a professional trainer. 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. Also, dogs who are spayed and neutered are less likely to fight though this is not always the case. I recommend to discuss having both dogs altered with their veterinarian. Best of luck.

My 1-year-old dog attacks his mom. How to stop dog aggression now?

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