My dog is very aggressive and bites me. Can she still be trained?

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My dog is very, very aggressive. She tends to bite me whenever I take a step and steal whatever I am holding that she can reach and just bite it. But when I pay no attention, she stops and bites my ankle. When I free her from her cage, she runs like a mad dog and is picky with her food. What should I do? Can she still be trained? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Yes, all dogs can be trained. It's important to focus on daily exercise and training. Some dogs will have a very high exercise requirement and may require 1-2 hours a day. A tired dog is generally a better behaved dog. Also, you need to figure out if this is true aggression or simply mouthy play. Some dogs like to play rough and if they are not taught appropriate boundaries, they can accidentally hurt their humans. True aggression is more worrisome. 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. Best of luck.

My dog is very aggressive and bites me. Can she still be trained?

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