{"id":16756,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:18","slug":"why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my Labrador aggressive towards me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Why_is_my_Labrador_aggressive_towards_me\" title=\"Why is my Labrador aggressive towards me?\">Why is my Labrador aggressive towards me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Can_Labradors_be_attack_dogs\" title=\"Can Labradors be attack dogs?\">Can Labradors be attack dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Do_Labradors_bite_owners\" title=\"Do Labradors bite owners?\">Do Labradors bite owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Are_Labrador_puppies_aggressive\" title=\"Are Labrador puppies aggressive?\">Are Labrador puppies aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#How_do_I_stop_my_Labrador_from_being_aggressive\" title=\"How do I stop my Labrador from being aggressive?\">How do I stop my Labrador from being aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#What_to_do_if_my_dog_is_aggressive_towards_me\" title=\"What to do if my dog is aggressive towards me?\">What to do if my dog is aggressive towards me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Are_dogs_aggressive_because_of_their_owners\" title=\"Are dogs aggressive because of their owners?\">Are dogs aggressive because of their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Can_Labradors_be_trained_to_attack\" title=\"Can Labradors be trained to attack?\">Can Labradors be trained to attack?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Can_Labradors_guard_dogs\" title=\"Can Labradors guard dogs?\">Can Labradors guard dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Can_a_labrador_be_aggressive\" title=\"Can a labrador be aggressive?\">Can a labrador be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Would_a_Labrador_protect_its_owner\" title=\"Would a Labrador protect its owner?\">Would a Labrador protect its owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Why_does_my_Labrador_try_to_bite_me\" title=\"Why does my Labrador try to bite me?\">Why does my Labrador try to bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Is_it_normal_for_labs_to_be_aggressive\" title=\"Is it normal for labs to be aggressive?\">Is it normal for labs to be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Are_labs_known_to_bite\" title=\"Are labs known to bite?\">Are labs known to bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Do_labs_turn_on_their_owners\" title=\"Do labs turn on their owners?\">Do labs turn on their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Is_it_normal_for_Lab_puppies_to_be_aggressive\" title=\"Is it normal for Lab puppies to be aggressive?\">Is it normal for Lab puppies to be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Why_is_my_lab_being_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my lab being aggressive?\">Why is my lab being aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#At_what_age_do_Lab_puppies_calm_down\" title=\"At what age do Lab puppies calm down?\">At what age do Lab puppies calm down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#What_are_signs_of_aggression_in_puppies\" title=\"What are signs of aggression in puppies?\">What are signs of aggression in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#What_causes_labs_to_be_aggressive\" title=\"What causes labs to be aggressive?\">What causes labs to be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#How_do_you_stop_aggression_in_labs\" title=\"How do you stop aggression in labs?\">How do you stop aggression in labs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labrador-aggressive-towards-me\/#Can_an_aggressive_dog_be_cured\" title=\"Can an aggressive dog be cured?\">Can an aggressive dog be cured?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Labrador_aggressive_towards_me\"><\/span>Why is my Labrador aggressive towards me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple reasons that a dog may exhibit aggression toward family members. The most common causes include <b>conflict aggression, fear-based, defensive aggression, status related aggression, possessive aggression, food guarding aggression and redirected aggression<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Labradors_be_attack_dogs\"><\/span>Can Labradors be attack dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Labradors may not serve as vicious attack dogs, but their alertness and loud bark can serve as a great deterrent. The sense of security they bring to a home can be extremely beneficial, and should be celebrated among the family!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Labradors_bite_owners\"><\/span>Do Labradors bite owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Biting is a negative behavior that is related to a dogs upbringing, training and the environment they live in. Labradors can bite their owners or anyone if their upbringing is unhealthy, if they are not properly trained or the environment with which they live in is abusive, neglectful or harmful in some way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labrador_puppies_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Labrador puppies aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labrador retriever puppies are typically playful, friendly dogs who are full of energy. However, <b>some lab puppies can become aggressive. Behavior that is deemed aggressive includes biting that goes beyond normal puppy nipping, barking, growling and lunging.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_Labrador_from_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How do I stop my Labrador from being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>RECOMMENDATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Avoid punishment. Confrontational training techniques, including verbal scolding and physical corrections, will likely escalate aggression in the moment and worsen long-term outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Consider an SSRI.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid triggers for aggression.  <\/li>\n<li>Find a force-free behavior modification professional in your area.<\/li>\n<p>02-Apr-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_my_dog_is_aggressive_towards_me\"><\/span>What to do if my dog is aggressive towards me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new study suggests that aggressive dogs end up in the homes of owners who share some of the dog&#8217;s traits. <b>Aggressive dogs can certainly be a reflection of their owners, but there are often many other issues that can factor into whether a dog is abnormally aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_aggressive_because_of_their_owners\"><\/span>Are dogs aggressive because of their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The motivation for lots of dog bites is fear, he says. Others are territorial &#8211; if they&#8217;re guarding something that they highly value, or defending their favourite resting place, their bed Or if they&#8217;ve learned to defend, say, a dog bowl &#8211; that can result in aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Labradors_be_trained_to_attack\"><\/span>Can Labradors be trained to attack?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labradors are not known for being aggressive dogs, but <b>with the proper training they can learn to attack on command. However, Labs make better watchdogs than attack dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Labradors_guard_dogs\"><\/span>Can Labradors guard dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some Labs make excellent guard dogs, but others, not so much.  The Labrador does have a few temperament traits that are very common to the breed, though. Some Labs are great guard dogs, but the vast majority of them will be too friendly and extroverted to be much help guarding your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_labrador_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Can a labrador be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Happily, <b>Labradors are not known to be aggressive dogs. In fact, they are generally known for having a laid back, friendly and patient personality  which makes them such a great family dog. However, some Labradors can have behavioral issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Would_a_Labrador_protect_its_owner\"><\/span>Would a Labrador protect its owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Labrador Retrievers are not typically considered protective in the same way that traditional guarding breeds are. They may try to protect their household from things they view as a threat. But to the open-hearted Lab, not many encounters fall into the category of threatening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_Labrador_try_to_bite_me\"><\/span>Why does my Labrador try to bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most often, dogs bite people <b>when they feel threatened in some way. It&#8217;s a natural instinct that&#8217;s still present in domesticated dogs. This is why it&#8217;s important for everyone who interacts with a dog to understand what may provoke this aggressive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_labs_to_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Is it normal for labs to be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Labradors are not usually an aggressive variety. However, there are several factors which may contribute to aggression in labradors. Personality and genetic disposition are not usually the main influences.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_labs_known_to_bite\"><\/span>Are labs known to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labrador Retriever Bite Injuries Although very few people have been fatally harmed by a Labrador Retriever, <b>these dogs are known to bite and cause serious damage to their victims.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_labs_turn_on_their_owners\"><\/span>Do labs turn on their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although generally a friendly breed, <b>Labradors can still attack their owners if pushed too far. Labradors can become angry and attack their owners when they face any kind of physical abuse from their owners, or if raised in an unhealthy environment. However, without provocation, Labradors will not attack their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_Lab_puppies_to_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Is it normal for Lab puppies to be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most puppy owners will be reassured by this article, that <b>their puppies growling and nipping is not a sign a an aggressive puppy, but is a normal phase of puppy development.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_lab_being_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my lab being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the root of aggressive behavior in this context, and probably the most common motivation, is fear: fear of a dog or person approaching; fear of what the consequences might be for their own safety or of losing something they are holding; fear that this is going to hurt.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_Lab_puppies_calm_down\"><\/span>At what age do Lab puppies calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No two dogs are the same, but on average most Labradors calm down <b>between the ages of 2-4 years old. Like all dogs, Labs go through a few different stages of maturity before they grow out of their puppy energy. Unlike some other breeds, Labrador&#8217;s have longer stages as a puppy and adolescent than you may expect.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_aggression_in_puppies\"><\/span>What are signs of aggression in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common aggressive puppy behaviour warning signs include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping, lip curling, lunging, dominant body language\/play, challenging stance, dead-eye stare, aggressive barking, possessiveness, and persistent biting\/mouthing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_labs_to_be_aggressive\"><\/span>What causes labs to be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Labradors are not usually an aggressive variety. However, there are several factors which may contribute to aggression in labradors. Personality and genetic disposition are not usually the main influences.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_aggression_in_labs\"><\/span>How do you stop aggression in labs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple reasons that a dog may exhibit aggression toward family members. The most common causes include <b>conflict aggression, fear-based, defensive aggression, status related aggression, possessive aggression, food guarding aggression and redirected aggression<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_aggressive_dog_be_cured\"><\/span>Can an aggressive dog be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, <b>there&#8217;s no guarantee that an aggressive dog can be completely cured. In many cases, the only solution is to manage the problem by limiting a dog&#8217;s exposure to the situations, people or things that trigger her aggression. There&#8217;s always risk when dealing with an aggressive dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my Labrador aggressive towards me?Can Labradors be attack dogs?Do Labradors bite owners?Are Labrador puppies aggressive?How do I stop my Labrador from being aggressive?What to do if my dog is aggressive towards me?Are dogs aggressive because of their owners?Can Labradors be trained to attack?Can Labradors guard dogs?Can a labrador be aggressive?Would&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16756"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16756"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16756\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}