Dog aggressive behaviour

[babyboy20]

Hi,

Just looking for some advice really as I feel racked with guilt even thinking about options.

We have a 10 year old dog. He has always had a slightly unpredictable temperament especially with me. However with training and following behaviourist advice he's been manageable. He and my do adore each other but he even has had moments of aggression towards do.

We had a baby a year ago and I'm a stay at home mom now. I keep him away from baby at all times as he is not fond at all.

But his behaviour towards me is frightening me. Multiple times a day he will bark in my face so loud and start lunging at me. I then move and he is lunging at my legs and arms as I walk. This results in him having to spend a lot of time separated in the kitchen or garden.

I think I know what the answer is but my dp just doesn't understand the gravity of his unpredictable behaviour as he hasn't actually bitten me.

He's a staff mix.

I feel so bad for him as he's obviously unhappy but I'm also becoming frightened of him and just don't know how to do the right thing without my dp resenting me.

Tia for any advice xx

@tabulahrasa the vet said his joints seemed fine etc but we have had bloods done haven't had results back yet

When he struggles on walks - does he become out of breath or does he struggle to walk too?

@warmfluffytowels mainly out of breath and reluctance to continue further

[quote babyboy20]@warmfluffytowels mainly out of breath and reluctance to continue further [/quote]
I wouldn't say that's normal at 10yo - it could be the heat but most 10yo dogs should be more than happy to continue for more than 30 minutes at least occasionally.

I wonder if he's getting a bit unfit? Is he overweight at all?

10yrs old and change in behaviour - there is a good chance this is caused by pain or some other medical issue.

You have received some bad advice on this thread. Your baby is too precious to be messing about here. If the vet can’t resolve quickly I would definitely PTS.