{"id":184480,"date":"2022-09-07T11:07:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T11:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T08:50:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T08:50:11","slug":"why-is-my-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dachshund suddenly aggressive?"},"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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#Why_is_my_dachshund_suddenly_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my dachshund suddenly aggressive?\">Why is my dachshund suddenly aggressive?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#Why_has_my_dog_turned_aggressive_suddenly\" title=\"Why has my dog turned aggressive suddenly?\">Why has my dog turned aggressive suddenly?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#Do_dachshunds_get_aggressive_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do dachshunds get aggressive as they get older?\">Do dachshunds get aggressive as they get older?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#Why_is_my_dog_all_of_a_sudden_showing_aggression\" title=\"Why is my dog all of a sudden showing aggression?\">Why is my dog all of a sudden showing aggression?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#How_do_you_deal_with_an_aggressive_dachshund\" title=\"How do you deal with an aggressive dachshund?\">How do you deal with an aggressive dachshund?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#Can_a_dog_become_aggressive_for_no_reason\" title=\"Can a dog become aggressive for no reason?\">Can a dog become aggressive for no reason?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#What_would_cause_a_dog_to_start_being_aggressive\" title=\"What would cause a dog to start being aggressive?\">What would cause a dog to start being aggressive?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#Why_is_my_Dachshund_suddenly_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my Dachshund suddenly aggressive?\">Why is my Dachshund suddenly aggressive?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#Are_Dachshunds_usually_aggressive\" title=\"Are Dachshunds usually aggressive?\">Are Dachshunds usually aggressive?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#Why_is_my_Dachshund_aggressive_to_other_dogs\" title=\"Why is my Dachshund aggressive to other dogs?\">Why is my Dachshund aggressive to other dogs?<\/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-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive\/#How_do_I_stop_my_Dachshund_from_growling\" title=\"How do I stop my Dachshund from growling?\">How do I stop my Dachshund from growling?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dachshund_suddenly_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my dachshund suddenly aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anxiety, stress and boredom can cause any dog to act out, but Dachshunds may become aggressive rather than destructive like other breeds if not given a proper outlet. Dachshunds, similar to other dogs, <b>may get aggressive if they are bored or anxious<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-suddenly-attack-its-owner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why would a dog suddenly attack its owner?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_dog_turned_aggressive_suddenly\"><\/span>Why has my dog turned aggressive suddenly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1 Your suddenly aggressive dog <b>may have an injury or an illness that&#8217;s causing major discomfort and stress. Some possible causes of pain include arthritis, bone fractures, internal injuries, various tumors, and lacerations. Other illnesses may affect your dog&#8217;s brain, leading to seemingly unreasonable aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C_y4A_22M68\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dachshunds_get_aggressive_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do dachshunds get aggressive as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having your dog around other animals and people at an early age can help them adjust better to others as an adult dog. Hormones: <b>Aggressive behavior is most commonly caused by their doxie hormones. If your Dachshund is asserting their dominance because of strong hormones, get them fixed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_all_of_a_sudden_showing_aggression\"><\/span>Why is my dog all of a sudden showing aggression?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1 Your suddenly aggressive dog <b>may have an injury or an illness that&#8217;s causing major discomfort and stress. Some possible causes of pain include arthritis, bone fractures, internal injuries, various tumors, and lacerations. Other illnesses may affect your dog&#8217;s brain, leading to seemingly unreasonable aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deal_with_an_aggressive_dachshund\"><\/span>How do you deal with an aggressive dachshund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Other tips for managing or treating your Dachshund&#8217;s aggression include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage good behavior through positive reinforcement training.<\/li>\n<li>Discouraging situations that could cause your Dachshund to become fearful, such as putting them into a crowded room with people when you know your pup isn&#8217;t fond of humans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_become_aggressive_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Can a dog become aggressive for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not normal when a happy suddenly exhibits aggressive behavior for no obvious reason. If you take a closer look, always enlisting the help of your vet, you may be able to figure out the cause of your dog&#8217;s behavior change. Fear can elicit sudden behavioral and temperament changes such as aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gkaf0PhC6a0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_cause_a_dog_to_start_being_aggressive\"><\/span>What would cause a dog to start being aggressive?<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=\"Why_is_my_Dachshund_suddenly_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my Dachshund suddenly aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anxiety, stress and boredom can cause any dog to act out, but Dachshunds may become aggressive rather than destructive like other breeds if not given a proper outlet. Dachshunds, similar to other dogs, <b>may get aggressive if they are bored or anxious<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lirp.cdn-website.com\/ee7201b1ff3845e89f8b40aac3ad1453\/dms3rep\/multi\/opt\/blog-640w.jpg\" alt=\"6 Signs of a Dachshund Back Injury\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Dachshunds_usually_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Dachshunds usually aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, the dachshund, the weiner dog, better known in some countries as the sausage dog. This vicious beast, despite enjoying a good reputation, is at the very top of a list of 33 dog breeds that were rated for their aggression in a study that analyzed the behavior of thousands of dogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Dachshund_aggressive_to_other_dogs\"><\/span>Why is my Dachshund aggressive to other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aggression between unfamiliar dogs can be due to <b>fear, poor communication, defensive, possessive behavior over resources (including perhaps family members or other pets) or territorial behavior over territory or owner. Aggression between dogs can result in injury to dogs and\/or to the people trying to separate them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_Dachshund_from_growling\"><\/span>How do I stop my Dachshund from growling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Expose your Dachshund to a less intensive version of the triggers. Reward your dog when they stay calm and don&#8217;t act aggressively. Slowly shorten the distance between your Dachshund and the trigger. Reward when calm and stop rewarding when you notice any aggression signs.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dachshund suddenly aggressive?Why has my dog turned aggressive suddenly?Do dachshunds get aggressive as they get older?Why is my dog all of a sudden showing aggression?How do you deal with an aggressive dachshund?Can a dog become aggressive for no reason?What would cause a dog to start being aggressive?Why is my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-is-my-dachshund-suddenly-aggressive.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184480"}],"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=184480"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194393,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184480\/revisions\/194393"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}