{"id":79326,"date":"2022-04-22T11:51:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:51:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:51:58","slug":"can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/","title":{"rendered":"Can English mastiffs be 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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#Can_English_mastiffs_be_aggressive\" title=\"Can English mastiffs be aggressive?\">Can English mastiffs be 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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#Why_is_my_Mastiff_so_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my Mastiff so aggressive?\">Why is my Mastiff so aggressive?<\/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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#How_do_you_deal_with_an_aggressive_Mastiff\" title=\"How do you deal with an aggressive Mastiff?\">How do you deal with an aggressive Mastiff?<\/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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#Why_is_my_Mastiff_suddenly_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my Mastiff suddenly aggressive?\">Why is my Mastiff suddenly 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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#How_do_I_stop_my_Mastiff_from_being_aggressive\" title=\"How do I stop my Mastiff from being aggressive?\">How do I stop my Mastiff 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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#Is_a_Mastiff_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a Mastiff a good family dog?\">Is a Mastiff a good family dog?<\/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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#Are_mastiffs_naturally_aggressive\" title=\"Are mastiffs naturally aggressive?\">Are mastiffs naturally 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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#Can_Mastiff_dogs_be_aggressive\" title=\"Can Mastiff dogs be aggressive?\">Can Mastiff dogs be 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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#How_do_I_stop_my_mastiff_from_being_aggressive\" title=\"How do I stop my mastiff from being aggressive?\">How do I stop my mastiff from being 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\/can-english-mastiffs-be-aggressive\/#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=\"Can_English_mastiffs_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Can English mastiffs be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Without careful socialization, a Mastiff may be suspicious of everyone.<\/b><b>This can lead to either aggression or shyness, and both attitudes are dangerous in a giant breed. Fearful Mastiffs can bite defensively if they feel cornered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Mastiff_so_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my Mastiff so aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So if your Mastiff has aggressive behavior, first, you should consult your vet; it can be determined by <b>severe health problems. If not, figure out what causes your pet&#8217;s aggression. When it is done try to cope with the situations which provoke aggressive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deal_with_an_aggressive_Mastiff\"><\/span>How do you deal with an aggressive Mastiff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mastiff is a calm and even-tempered dog, which is <b>affectionate and protective toward its owners. They are quite comical as puppies, being more skittish and awkward, but generally mature quite quickly for such a large dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Mastiff_suddenly_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my Mastiff suddenly aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog that has never shown any sign of aggression suddenly begins growling, snapping, or biting, it may be caused by a disease or illness. Pain is an especially common cause of aggression in dogs. 1 Your suddenly aggressive dog <b>may have an injury or an illness that&#8217;s causing major discomfort and stress<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_Mastiff_from_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How do I stop my Mastiff from being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mastiffs are very gentle companions and family protectors that lack aggression, making them lovely family pets. These courageous yet well-mannered dogs can do well in most households. You don&#8217;t need a huge home to have this giant dog, but you do need a little extra space (especially because of the long tail).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Mastiff_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a Mastiff a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The mastiff is a dignified yet good-natured animal. <b>He is loving and affectionate toward his family, and his calm demeanor makes him a good companion for older children. However, the breed is not recommended for toddlers because of its great size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_mastiffs_naturally_aggressive\"><\/span>Are mastiffs naturally aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog that has never shown any sign of aggression suddenly begins growling, snapping, or biting, it may be caused by a disease or illness. Pain is an especially common cause of aggression in dogs. 1 Your suddenly aggressive dog <b>may have an injury or an illness that&#8217;s causing major discomfort and stress<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Mastiff_dogs_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Can Mastiff dogs be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Without careful socialization, a Mastiff may be suspicious of everyone.<\/b><b>This can lead to either aggression or shyness, and both attitudes are dangerous in a giant breed. Fearful Mastiffs can bite defensively if they feel cornered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_mastiff_from_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How do I stop my mastiff from being aggressive?<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><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>Positive Reinforcement If your dog becomes aggressive, <b>wait for them to calm by remaining completely calm yourself. Once your dog calms down a bit, heap the positive praise on them and let them know that being calm has many advantages for a dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can English mastiffs be aggressive?Why is my Mastiff so aggressive?How do you deal with an aggressive Mastiff?Why is my Mastiff suddenly aggressive?How do I stop my Mastiff from being aggressive?Is a Mastiff a good family dog?Are mastiffs naturally aggressive?Can Mastiff dogs be aggressive?How do I stop my mastiff from being aggressive?Can an&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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-79326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79326"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79326\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}