JOCK TURNING AGGRESSIVE

Hi i have a male staffy hes 2 1/2 years old. he's always been a little rough and a bit dog aggressive like a bullie. he's always loved being stroked and chest being scratched and rubbed by myself and my mother.but over the last month he's started to turn show his teeth growl and trying to bite. more so on my mother.but went for us both this morning. by his body language when turning its feels and looks like its only going to be a matter of time. before he bites propaley. any advice would good cos dont know what to do.thankyou

Personally I woukld take him to the vets for a check up as he could be feeling unwell/in pain, causing the growling when you touch him?

Definitely take him to the vets if it's out of the blue. It could be something as simple as a toothache, which has been known to upset a dog's temperament. It may also be a hormone imbalance or it could be neurological - either way, it's best to take him for a check-up to rule these things out.

What sort of behaviour does he display before, during and after? Are there any patterns?

when are you petting him? is it when he is resting or does he come to you looking attention

Please take him to the Vet , dogs don't just turn aggressive , it sounds like he's warning you because he is not happy about something , the sooner he is fixed the sooner he can be back to normal

hi hes not in any pain iam sure of that.i understand what you mean in saying that. but its different its like something is snaping in his head when you pet him.he does not do it all the time.

Even if he isn't in pain, it may still be neurological. It happens more often that people think and a lot of ailments can be overcome if the dog is checked by a vet as soon as possible. Seriously, it's worth a trip to the vet.

Problem with jock also is he hates vets always has done he won't let them touch him.

Believe me, I know what it's like to have a dog who's scared of vets! Not nice at all! And I know it's not nice to have to put your dog through something that's going to scare him, but vets are sadly a part of pet ownership. It's a pain in the neck, but it's something every owner is going to need to deal with at some point. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Vets have seen it before, so they'll understand that a lot of animals just don't like it. If necessary, they can use cloth muzzles to ensure the safety of everybody involved, but if there's a chance that there is a health issue with your dog, it does need to be seen to.

Definitely take him the vet, darcy loves the vets until she has to get on the table then she hates it, but we go at the drop of a hat if we think something is wrong