Mosely is acting aggresive

Posted March 22nd, 2009 by m4music

Aggression

I have had Mosely for about 4 months now and he has had his issues that have worked themselves out but recently he has started acting aggressive toward me. I will walk over to him and start to pet him and he starts growing. Sometimes I just get near him and he starts. Last week he I wlked away and he came and sat in my lap and then sarted growling again. Earlier today, he sarted growling so I told him no and waited till he looked away. I then stood up, started to walk away and he snapped at my ankle once.
He doesn't eat as much either.

I need help/advise. Is it too late now that he has tried to bite me? I would hate to give him because I love the little boy, but I don't need this to start moving on to other people like my parents since they dog sit for me at times. He doesn't show this side to other dogs or people, but I am nervous about the possiblity.

m4music

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re: Mosely is acting aggresive

On March 23rd, 2009 Aidan says:

It's certainly not too late for behavior modification.

You haven't mentioned what you think might be the cause of the aggressive behavior? Have you got any clues.

The first thing you need to do is to take him to the vet. So often these problems start because the dog is in pain or discomfort and is seeking to protect himself from something you might do, unknowingly, to make it worse. Or, the dog has formed an association with you because he experienced the pain or discomfort when you were around.

If the vet can't find anything, write back with more information and I will make some suggestions.

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Aidan
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re: Mosely

On March 25th, 2009 Aidan says:

Any updates on Mosely?

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Aidan
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