11 Month Old Puppy Aggressive Towards Me

Like many other people, you might also be worried about the behavior of your 11-month old puppy, who has started being aggressive towards you and other puppies. If so, no need to worry more. We are here to provide you with guidance regarding the aggressive behavior of your 11-month old puppy and the tips to deal with it.

Dogs have always remained a sign of faithfulness, compassion, and love. There would hardly be a man on Earth who would not love to have dogs of his own. Especially when it comes to puppies, our love automatically increases.

However, if these cute little creatures start being aggressive and you can’t find the reason, it could be a real problem.

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CAN AN 11-WEEK OLD PUPPY BE AGGRESSIVE?

You are not the only one worried about your 11-month old puppy being aggressive towards you and other dogs. People often ask that can their 11-month old puppy be aggressive? Or is it normal to have a puppy of 11-months getting aggressive?

The answer is that puppy aggression is not related to your puppy’s gender, age, and breed. However, any puppy can become aggressive at any age. If a puppy is being aggressive too early, i.e. 11-months of age, it is not normal.

Aggressive puppies can be not only aggressive towards you but also to other puppies and dogs too. Dogs usually get aggressive towards other dogs due to fear of harm to their owner. However, it is still important to teach your dog not to be aggressive. Moreover, it is also not normal if your puppy is aggressive towards other dogs.

SIGNS OF AN AGGRESSIVE PUPPY

Before moving towards the remedies to treat an aggressive puppy, it is crucial to identify the signs of an aggressive puppy. This will help you determine whether your deductions of your puppy being aggressive are correct or not.

Some signs that will help you recognize abnormal and aggressive puppy behavior are as follows:

Prolonged and deep growling.

Bit your wrists when you move your hand towards him for cuddling.

Stiff posture; standing rigidly.

Ears pinned back.

Frequent display of these behaviors.

Intense abnormal behavior.

Lip curling.

Dead stare.

Snapping.

Barking at the owner.

Bit your ankles and feet.

Never excuse or ignore if you witness any of these behaviors in your puppy.

DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN NORMAL AND AGGRESSIVE PUPPIES?

It is essential to differentiate between normal puppy behavior and aggressive behavior as this will be the basis for further remedial action.

The best time to notice is while your puppy is playing. Biting during playing is normal, but the intensity and frequency will tell you whether it is normal or not. Normal puppies chase one another, jump on one another, and bark too. They also bite the other puppy’s ears, tail, or feet as an act of compassion. The ears and mouth will be relaxed and open while playing.

While playing with its owner, the puppy will bow, wag its tail, and attack objects that are thrown.

On the contrary, an aggressive puppy will be stubborn and stand rigidly. His ears will be pinned back, and he will bark at the owner aggressively.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR PUPPY IS TOO AGGRESSIVE?

Watching signs of aggression in your puppy can hurt and worry you as you would never want to lose your loving pet. We have some tips for you to get through the situation and raise your puppy as a caring and trained pet.

The first thing you can do is see your veteran. A veteran will do a detailed examination of your puppy and tell you if your puppy has any genetic, neurological, or physical issues that make him do so.

Don’t use force on your dog; adopt verbal punishment instead. Punish verbally (loud enough to sound like a punishment) whenever your puppy bites, growls, or attacks anyone.

Start providing plenty of exercises. Exercise helps stimulate the brain pay focus on the activity instead of other activities. Also, it helps to spend physical energy on exercise training instead of attacking others and displaying aggression.

Start socializing your puppy. This will help him get comfortable with new surroundings, people, and puppies/dogs.

Start teaching basic dog manners. You can get help from expert dog trainers online or by visiting. Remember, being consistent is the key.

Keep your puppy busy. Provide enough toys to keep playing and not keep attacking others.

Interrupt the aggressive behavior by withdrawing yourself. For instance, if you were playing with your puppy when it got aggressive, discontinue playing by moving away. Moreover, provide signs that you got hurt, such as saying “ouch”.

Never ignore aggressive behavior. Ignoring is proportional to telling your puppy that it is fine to behave this way. Always show signs of anger and disappointment when you see signs of aggression in your puppy.

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