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<blockquote data-quote="donna723" data-source="post: 392756" data-attributes="member: 1883"><p>Before you do anything irreversible, I would take the dog in to the vet and get a complete exam and lab work done to rule out any physical problems that could be causing it. There are certain conditions such as thyroid imbalances that can cause aggressiveness in dogs. Also, aggressiveness can happen if they are in pain such as dental problems, etc. And most large dogs need lots and lots of exercise and will become frustrated and just "not right" without it. </p><p> </p><p>Then you need to make ABSOLUTELY SURE that he can't get out and run loose. I too have a large dog who does not like strangers and would be aggressive if I let her. She is very protective of me and of our house. When she was younger and we lived out in the country she was outside a lot and she ran constantly for fun and exercise, got it out of her system. And I welcomed her protectiveness when I lived alone out in the boonies. But now that I live right in the middle of town with no fenced yard, she's in the house 100% of the time and only goes out when I take her out on a leash. She's ten now and has slowed down and doesn't need as much exercise as she once did. She gets all she needs chasing her brother through the house. Another absolute MUST is a good, sturdy crate. When someone comes in to our house, a repairman, etc., mine is securely locked in her crate while they're here. She surprised me by adapting very well to her crate. She sees it as her refuge, her safe place. A big part of her aggression towards strangers is from fear and if she's in her crate she feels secure and she's much calmer. I would love to have a big fenced yard for her to run in, but this is a trade-off and it seems to work just fine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donna723, post: 392756, member: 1883"] Before you do anything irreversible, I would take the dog in to the vet and get a complete exam and lab work done to rule out any physical problems that could be causing it. There are certain conditions such as thyroid imbalances that can cause aggressiveness in dogs. Also, aggressiveness can happen if they are in pain such as dental problems, etc. And most large dogs need lots and lots of exercise and will become frustrated and just "not right" without it. Then you need to make ABSOLUTELY SURE that he can't get out and run loose. I too have a large dog who does not like strangers and would be aggressive if I let her. She is very protective of me and of our house. When she was younger and we lived out in the country she was outside a lot and she ran constantly for fun and exercise, got it out of her system. And I welcomed her protectiveness when I lived alone out in the boonies. But now that I live right in the middle of town with no fenced yard, she's in the house 100% of the time and only goes out when I take her out on a leash. She's ten now and has slowed down and doesn't need as much exercise as she once did. She gets all she needs chasing her brother through the house. Another absolute MUST is a good, sturdy crate. When someone comes in to our house, a repairman, etc., mine is securely locked in her crate while they're here. She surprised me by adapting very well to her crate. She sees it as her refuge, her safe place. A big part of her aggression towards strangers is from fear and if she's in her crate she feels secure and she's much calmer. I would love to have a big fenced yard for her to run in, but this is a trade-off and it seems to work just fine. [/QUOTE]
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