Can dogs have agression after a litter?? My dog had her puppies on May 11th. They dont nurse anymore except once in a great while. While pregnant and before she convieved our neighbor cme over every other day or so. The last 2 times he has come over she has tried to attack him, snarling and fur rising along the ridge of her back etc. I am worried she could bite someone we have an open door policy with our friends so we are worried. I am currently pregnant myself so this adds more worry when people come to visit in a few months when the baby is born.

she also jumps our fence when kids are playing in our street and chases them down and even adults on bikes. I have never seen a dog who has chased people down. We have a nice yard and I dont want to keep her from running around in it but it seems sometimes I have to keep her in the yard lately. We rent so we can not adjust the height of the fence but our previous house where she lived most of her life the fence was the same height and she never jumped it. I am some what confused on how to correct her behavior before something bad happens. There are already accusations on wether or not she has bitten someone while I was helping my son with a project.

An y advice on the litter agression would be appreciated Thank you everyone.

Originally Posted by ChancesMom

Can dogs have agression after a litter?? My dog had her puppies on May 11th. They dont nurse anymore except once in a great while. While pregnant and before she convieved our neighbor cme over every other day or so. The last 2 times he has come over she has tried to attack him, snarling and fur rising along the ridge of her back etc. I am worried she could bite someone we have an open door policy with our friends so we are worried. I am currently pregnant myself so this adds more worry when people come to visit in a few months when the baby is born.

she also jumps our fence when kids are playing in our street and chases them down and even adults on bikes. I have never seen a dog who has chased people down. We have a nice yard and I dont want to keep her from running around in it but it seems sometimes I have to keep her in the yard lately. We rent so we can not adjust the height of the fence but our previous house where she lived most of her life the fence was the same height and she never jumped it. I am some what confused on how to correct her behavior before something bad happens. There are already accusations on wether or not she has bitten someone while I was helping my son with a project.

An y advice on the litter agression would be appreciated Thank you everyone.

so this aggression started when she had puppies?.some bitches are intensely protective and will warn you away with signs of aggression if you come within a few feet.
Neuter or spay aggressive dogs. 'Intact' dogs tend to display territorial-, protective- and dominance-aggressive behavior.
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It's normal for some females to show aggression when they first whelp. It's not normal for them to remain aggressive months later. I'd suggest a trip to the vet to rule out any physical problems, and have a thyroid panel done too. Hypothyroidism can cause increased aggression.

If everything checks out OK at the vet, enlist the help of a trainer who deals with behavioral problems. And to keep her in your yard, get an anti-jumping harness.

It's natural for a mother to be protective of their pups. However, it is up to you to be a pack leader and show the dog that you are in control and their in no need to be aggressive when you are around. Be firm but don't instill fear in the dog. Let her know you are the leader and you ensure the safety of the pck, not her.

As far as chasing the kids, that comes from too much energy. Dogs need to walk outside and explore the world. It doesn't matter how large your yard is, in your dog's mind it's just a large kennel and she isn't getting to see the outside world enough. Take your dog out on a walk twice a day and get her used to kids, strangers, loud cars, bikes, ect. That way she knows what they are, that they are not a threat and she will be tired from the walks which will help tremendously. Dogs have a natural need and desire to travel as a pack. Walking fills this need. Do you know of a tired dog that's been outside on a walk a couple times a day that has the energy to jump fences and chase kids?

Congrats on the litter! Find them great homes!

Chad Thompson
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