How A Little Prevention Can Go Long Way In Preventing Dog Bite Injuries

One of the most biggest misconceptions that most people have is that their own dogs won't bite

. While it is natural that everybody feels some level of respect for a big, growling dog we are becoming too nonchalant about our own dogs. So how can you be sure that your dog will never bite anyone?

A dog bite injury can lead to some serious, even life threatening injuries, some even requiring corrective surgery. There is also the problem of psychological, emotional, and physical scars from the dog bite injuries that will need to be overcome. There can also be staggering financial and legal costs as well.

While some dog biting is fairly common in young puppies while playing or teething, you need to start to train your dog that biting is not acceptable. In puppies this is called 'mouthing' and this is something to keep in mind since puppies have sharp teeth and while they are playing it is inevitable that he will use those teeth.

Preventing these dog bite injuries is a necessity both medically and legally, and this is why dog owners have to be responsible for their dogs. A dog owner has to recognize that any dog of any breed is capable of biting someone, and even a 'nice' dog can suddenly snap and bite if he becomes frightened, or hurt in any way.

Obedience Training

One way to help to prevent these dog bite injuries is to invest in a good dog obedience training program. Dogs that are not trained or not trained well are much more likely to bite. Get him socialized early with other puppies, and under calm and positive circumstances, allow him to also meet and interact with other people, including children. This is because all dogs are descendants of dog packs and where dogs often exhibit aggressive behavior having to do with dominance.

Spay and Neuter your Dog

Another good preventative for either minor or devastating dog bite injuries is to spay or neuter your dog as this will eliminate or reduce aggression levels in both male and female dogs. This will also prevent many health problems later in his life.

Why do Dogs Bite?

Learning why dogs bite can make it possible for you to understand some behaviors and to avoid them. You can also learn to train your dog to prevent possible dog bite injuries. Despite what many people may think, dogs don't bite because of aggression, but because of fear and surprise. This is why socializing your dog when he a puppy is so important to get him used to other people and other dogs.

Other Things You Can Do

Be sure to take your dog to the vet on a regular basis and also make sure that all his vaccinations are kept up to date. Get your dog licensed and also keep his paperwork up to date.

Don't allow your dog to wander freely, in fact he should be contained on your property and you should be able to control his access to the street.

If you follow these common sense steps you can greatly reduce an attack or dog bites by a lot. Just be a responsible owner and start working with your puppy or dog today.

Copyright (c) 2009 James Mahoney

by: James Mahoney

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