No Bad Dogs Podcast E323- Dogs fighting in the house? Here's what you can do
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Oct 3, 2025 In this conversation, a dog owner navigates the chaos of living with multiple dogs, including an intact male German Shepherd whose aggression is escalating. Tom dives into the dynamics of male-on-male aggression, exploring practical management strategies versus rehoming options. He emphasizes the importance of separating conflicting dogs and outlines realistic expectations for behavior change. With insights on rehoming, correcting aggression, and accepting temperament limits, Tom reassures owners that they're not at fault for their dogs' challenges.
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Young Male Shepherd Turning Aggressive
- The owners describe a 10‑month intact male German Shepherd (Hecky) escalating into fights with a seven‑year male lab and biting family members.
- Hecky was trained briefly offsite but returned and resumed aggression, prompting muzzle use and rehoming consideration.
Maturation Often Triggers New Aggression
- Tom explains this often appears when dogs reach sexual/muscular maturity between ~8–14 months.
- He frames the change as personality/maturation, not necessarily caused by owner error.
Eliminate Shared Resource Triggers
- Remove all high‑value resources: toys, balls, bones, and separately feed to reduce resource‑guarding triggers.
- Rotate and supervise access to possessions to significantly lower fight chances.