Telegraph vet Pete Wedderburn s advice for pet owners
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Dear Pete
Our seven-year-old dalmatian is increasingly aggressive towards other dogs. As he meets them on the path he attacks them, which is very distressing for me and the other owner. I am now very anxious about walking him, keeping him on the lead unless I can see well ahead. He was always a bit snappy, but this has become much more aggressive and frequent.
SD, Enfield
Dear SD
This common behavioural problem often stems from a place of fear: when a dog is on the lead, they can t move away from something they are afraid of, and so they become aggressive. Visit careforreactivedogs.com to learn more.