{"id":8620,"date":"2022-08-18T06:39:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T06:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-08-19T11:45:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T11:45:36","slug":"is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to rehome an aggressive dog?"},"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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Is_it_safe_to_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Is it safe to rehome an aggressive dog?\">Is it safe to rehome an aggressive dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#What_to_do_with_an_aggressive_dog_you_cant_keep\" title=\"What to do with an aggressive dog you can&#8217;t keep?\">What to do with an aggressive dog you can&#8217;t keep?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Can_a_dog_be_rehomed_after_biting\" title=\"Can a dog be rehomed after biting?\">Can a dog be rehomed after biting?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Can_an_aggressive_dog_be_cured\" title=\"Can an aggressive dog be cured?\">Can an aggressive dog be cured?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Should_you_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Should you rehome an aggressive dog?\">Should you rehome an aggressive dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_do_you_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"How do you rehome an aggressive dog?\">How do you rehome an aggressive 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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Can_you_change_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Can you change an aggressive dog?\">Can you change an aggressive dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#What_to_do_with_an_aggressive_dog_that_you_cant_keep\" title=\"What to do with an aggressive dog that you can&#8217;t keep?\">What to do with an aggressive dog that you can&#8217;t keep?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Is_it_wrong_to_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Is it wrong to rehome an aggressive dog?\">Is it wrong to rehome an aggressive dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Should_I_surrender_my_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Should I surrender my aggressive dog?\">Should I surrender my aggressive dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#What_do_I_do_with_my_dog_if_I_cant_keep_it\" title=\"What do I do with my dog if I can&#8217;t keep it?\">What do I do with my dog if I can&#8217;t keep it?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Can_a_dog_that_bites_be_rehomed\" title=\"Can a dog that bites be rehomed?\">Can a dog that bites be rehomed?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Can_a_biting_dog_be_cured\" title=\"Can a biting dog be cured?\">Can a biting dog be cured?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Will_a_dog_that_has_bitten_bite_again\" title=\"Will a dog that has bitten bite again?\">Will a dog that has bitten bite again?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Should_I_rehome_my_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Should I rehome my aggressive dog?\">Should I rehome my aggressive dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Can_aggression_be_cured_in_dogs\" title=\"Can aggression be cured in dogs?\">Can aggression be cured in dogs?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_being_aggressive\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from being aggressive?\">How do you stop a dog from 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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Why_is_my_dog_extremely_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my dog extremely aggressive?\">Why is my dog extremely aggressive?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Should_I_give_up_on_my_aggressive_dog\" title=\"Should I give up on my aggressive dog?\">Should I give up on my aggressive dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_do_I_rehome_my_dog_from_dog_aggression\" title=\"How do I rehome my dog from dog aggression?\">How do I rehome my dog from dog aggression?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_an_aggressive_dog\" title=\"How do I get rid of an aggressive dog?\">How do I get rid of an aggressive dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Where_can_I_rehome_my_aggressive_dog_UK\" title=\"Where can I rehome my aggressive dog UK?\">Where can I rehome my aggressive dog UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_an_aggressive_dog_UK\" title=\"How do I get rid of an aggressive dog UK?\">How do I get rid of an aggressive dog UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Can_an_aggressive_dog_be_saved\" title=\"Can an aggressive dog be saved?\">Can an aggressive dog be saved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/#Should_an_aggressive_dog_be_put_down\" title=\"Should an aggressive dog be put down?\">Should an aggressive dog be put down?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Is it safe to rehome an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs that have a history of acting aggressively towards people should not be re-homed. Even if the dog acts aggressively towards children but does well with older people, the dog should not be rehomed for the simple fact that it is a liability.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-rehome-an-aggressive-dog\/\">How can I rehome an aggressive dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_an_aggressive_dog_you_cant_keep\"><\/span>What to do with an aggressive dog you can&#8217;t keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are a few different options to consider when deciding what to do with an aggressive dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact The Shelter Or Breeder You Adopted From.<\/li>\n<li>No-Kill Shelters.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Pet Specialists.<\/li>\n<li>We All Need To Feel Safe At Home.<\/li>\n<li>Young Kids Aggressive Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Hoping To Stop The Growling Before It Escalates Further.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eULj1GOH0-A\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_be_rehomed_after_biting\"><\/span>Can a dog be rehomed after biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most rescue groups will not accept dogs who have a history of biting, and shelters that do accept them will often euthanize, rather than take the risk (and the liability) of placing them in a new home.<\/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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Should you rehome an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs that have a history of acting aggressively towards people should not be re-homed. Even if the dog acts aggressively towards children but does well with older people, the dog should not be rehomed for the simple fact that it is a liability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>How do you rehome an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most rescue groups will not accept dogs who have a history of biting, and shelters that do accept them will often euthanize, rather than take the risk (and the liability) of placing them in a new home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_change_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Can you change an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Where To Surrender An Aggressive Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact The Shelter Or Breeder You Adopted From.<\/li>\n<li>No-Kill Shelters.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Pet Specialists.<\/li>\n<li>We All Need To Feel Safe At Home.<\/li>\n<li>Young Kids Aggressive Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Hoping To Stop The Growling Before It Escalates Further.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-you-change-an-aggressive-dog.jpg\" alt=\"Can you change an aggressive dog?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-you-change-an-aggressive-dog.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-you-change-an-aggressive-dog-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-you-change-an-aggressive-dog-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-you-change-an-aggressive-dog-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-you-change-an-aggressive-dog-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_an_aggressive_dog_that_you_cant_keep\"><\/span>What to do with an aggressive dog that you can&#8217;t keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are a few different options to consider when deciding what to do with an aggressive dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact The Shelter Or Breeder You Adopted From.<\/li>\n<li>No-Kill Shelters.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Pet Specialists.<\/li>\n<li>We All Need To Feel Safe At Home.<\/li>\n<li>Young Kids Aggressive Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Hoping To Stop The Growling Before It Escalates Further.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_wrong_to_rehome_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Is it wrong to rehome an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that have a history of acting aggressively towards <b>people should not be re-homed. Even if the dog acts aggressively towards children but does well with older people, the dog should not be rehomed for the simple fact that it is a liability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_surrender_my_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Should I surrender my aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most pet surrenders are due to aggression. If you are rehoming a dog or cat because of aggression, then you must disclose the behavioral history to anyone that you are relinquishing the pet to, Dr. Albright says. If you rehome the pet and the pet bites someone, you may be liable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_with_my_dog_if_I_cant_keep_it\"><\/span>What do I do with my dog if I can&#8217;t keep it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rehoming: What to Do If You Can&#8217;t Keep Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tip #1: Talk to Your Dog&#8217;s Breeder or Rescue Group.<\/li>\n<li>Tip #2: Spread the Net Wide.<\/li>\n<li>Tip #3: Buy Time If You Can.<\/li>\n<li>Tip #4: Help for Service Members.<\/li>\n<li>Tip #5: Check Out Potential Adopters.<\/li>\n<li>Breaking the Adoption Contract.<\/li>\n<li>Rehoming a Dog with Behavior Problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_that_bites_be_rehomed\"><\/span>Can a dog that bites be rehomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most rescue groups will not accept dogs who have a history of biting, and shelters that do accept them will often euthanize, rather than take the risk (and the liability) of placing them in a new home.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/06M-mKEjnh8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_biting_dog_be_cured\"><\/span>Can a biting dog be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most dogs have good control of the intensity and force of their biting. <b>Dogs that are willing to use aggression to change the outcome of a situation are rarely cured. Some bites are inhibited and may leave no marks on the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dog_that_has_bitten_bite_again\"><\/span>Will a dog that has bitten bite again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once your dog has bitten someone for the first time, <b>the likelihood of your dog biting again increases. Dogs normally bite out of fear. When they bite someone for the first time and see how effective it is in getting the person to retreat, they are going to repeat this behavior because it works so well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_rehome_my_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Should I rehome my aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs that have a history of acting aggressively towards people should not be re-homed. Even if the dog acts aggressively towards children but does well with older people, the dog should not be rehomed for the simple fact that it is a liability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_aggression_be_cured_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can aggression be cured in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to keep in mind that <b>there is no such thing as a cure for aggression. Aggressive behaviors are managed and reduced through proper treatment with a veterinary behavioral professional. It&#8217;s also essential to understand that aggression is a behavioral problem, not an issue of obedience.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Ways to Handle Aggression in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discourage dominant behaviors.<\/li>\n<li>Watch out for signs of resource guarding.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to socialization &#8211; both with other pets and strangers.<\/li>\n<li>Use positive reinforcement training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-being-aggressive.jpg\" alt=\"How do you stop a dog from being aggressive?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-being-aggressive.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-being-aggressive-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-being-aggressive-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_extremely_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my dog extremely aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aggression in dogs can be due to <b>guarding territory, resources, or a family member; fear; frustration; prey drive; or pain. In all of these situations, a dog may be pushed too far and can transition quickly from reactive, fearful, or guarding behaviors to being aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_give_up_on_my_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>Should I give up on my aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs that have a history of acting aggressively towards people should not be re-homed. Even if the dog acts aggressively towards children but does well with older people, the dog should not be rehomed for the simple fact that it is a liability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_rehome_my_dog_from_dog_aggression\"><\/span>How do I rehome my dog from dog aggression?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs that have a history of acting aggressively towards people should not be re-homed. Even if the dog acts aggressively towards children but does well with older people, the dog should not be rehomed for the simple fact that it is a liability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_an_aggressive_dog\"><\/span>How do I get rid of an aggressive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Where To Surrender An Aggressive Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact The Shelter Or Breeder You Adopted From.<\/li>\n<li>No-Kill Shelters.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Pet Specialists.<\/li>\n<li>We All Need To Feel Safe At Home.<\/li>\n<li>Young Kids Aggressive Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Hoping To Stop The Growling Before It Escalates Further.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_rehome_my_aggressive_dog_UK\"><\/span>Where can I rehome my aggressive dog UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most rescue groups will not accept dogs who have a history of biting, and shelters that do accept them will often euthanize, rather than take the risk (and the liability) of placing them in a new home.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_GRTn_51zYo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_an_aggressive_dog_UK\"><\/span>How do I get rid of an aggressive dog UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most aggressive dogs do not need to be euthanized [1] Most owners of aggressive dogs are told by someone (a veterinarian, friend, trainer, family, etc.) to euthanize their dog. In many cases the advice actually makes an aggressive dog worse (see 5 Treatment Methods to Avoid), and can actually be dangerous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_aggressive_dog_be_saved\"><\/span>Can an aggressive dog be saved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Absolutely, but they are usually full. And when you have a dog aggressive dog that needs to be isolated from other dogs for the safety of all involved, then you reduce the chances of that dog&#8217;s quality of life needs being met.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_an_aggressive_dog_be_put_down\"><\/span>Should an aggressive dog be put down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Ways to Handle Aggression in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discourage dominant behaviors.<\/li>\n<li>Watch out for signs of resource guarding.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to socialization &#8211; both with other pets and strangers.<\/li>\n<li>Use positive reinforcement training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it safe to rehome an aggressive dog?What to do with an aggressive dog you can&#8217;t keep?Can a dog be rehomed after biting?Can an aggressive dog be cured?Should you rehome an aggressive dog?How do you rehome an aggressive dog?Can you change an aggressive dog?What to do with an aggressive dog that you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193333,"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":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-it-safe-to-rehome-an-aggressive-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620"}],"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=8620"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193336,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8620\/revisions\/193336"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}