Why is my young Staffy puppy killing other puppies so aggressively?

Oh, this is a serious problem you need to deal with right away. I'm very concerned that Ally is showing signs of aggression with the baby, and it could lead to him biting the baby. He needs to be put into training immediately with a professional behavioral expert to prevent this from occurring. Aggression in dogs is dangerous to work with, and it's best left to the experts. I would contact your vet for a referral to a behavioral expert right away. In the meantime, do not leave Ally unsupervised with your baby, and keep the baby away from him to be safe.

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem with Chase. Without being able to observe him in person, it's hard to say if this is truly aggressive behavior (which would be extremely concerning in such as young pup) or just very intense play biting/mouthing - which can be normal for some dogs, especially high-drive working breeds, but is often difficult for pet owners to manage. Either way, it sounds like you could definitely use some professional help. I would recommend getting in touch with a good canine behaviorist who can evaluate Chase in person to help determine if this is aggression vs. play, and put together a detailed training plan to work on his behavior. You can find information on how to search for a qualified professional in your area here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/findabehaviourist

I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem! I would be interested to know more about exactly what the cats are doing that concerns you, as true "aggressive" behavior or serious fighting would be unusual to see in a kitten this age. Normal play between two cats (including wrestling and biting) is often mistaken for fighting by owners, so I'm wondering if your cat may actually be playing normally with the younger kitten. If this is an aggression problem, this is quite serious at such a young age and would best be handled by a veterinary behaviorist - he/she can evaluate your cat to help determine what is causing the aggressive behavior, and put together a detailed treatment plan to work on the problem. This would likely include some methods to redirect her to some other activity if you see warning signs of an attack such as stalking, growling, etc. as well as possibly medication of some kind to help treat her aggression. Your veterinarian should be able to refer you to a behavior specialist in your area, if you ask.

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem with Diesel. Aggressive behavior in a 10 week old puppy is certainly cause for concern. I would strongly recommend getting in touch with a behavior professional in your area who can evaluate Diesel in person to help you determine what is causing the aggression, and will also put together a detailed plan to work on the problem before it gets worse. You can search for a qualified professional in your area here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/findabehaviourist

Yes it can be normal at this age, but you have to stop the behavior now or it will get worse as Capi gets older. Unfortunately, this is a serious problem - aggressive behavior like this (assuming it's true aggression and not rough play) is very abnormal in such a young puppy. To have the best chance of growing up to be relatively normal, puppies like this need early behavioral intervention from a professional. I would strongly recommend making an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist as soon as possible for a in-person evaluation of your puppy. He/she can give you a much better idea of whether this issue is "fixable", in the sense of having a relatively normal dog when he grows up. They will also help you put together a step-by-step training plan to work on the problem, and give you very specific management instructions to make sure everyone stays safe. You can search for a behaviorist in your area here: www.dacvb.org

Sorry to hear about your dog's aggressive behavior. This breed, among others, has a tendency to be protective and territorial aggressive towards people. The causes can be related to the blood line or as a result of environment. Best bet here is to consult with your local veterinarian on a plan to help alleviate the problem through behavioral modification and medical management through neutering. There are also specific medicines available to help deal with certain behavior problems. You might ask your veterinarian for a referral to a veterinary behavioralist in your area, who specializes in these kinds of problems. Together, I hope they can lend you some solid answers to this difficult but serious problem with your dog. Please feel free to reach out for a consult with me if you have further questions. All the best, Steve Popish, DVM.

I am very sorry to hear about your problems with Caleb. I would recommend discussing his problems with his regular veterinarian to determine if he is having hyper/playful behavior or true aggression. If he is exhibiting true aggression at this young age he needs to see a veterinary behaviorist ASAP because he is going to be a large dog and could be very dangerous. Your vet can guide you as far as where to find the veterinary behaviorist or if there is a special dog trainer in your area that may be helpful. Best of luck to you and Caleb.