subject: How To Stop Dog Aggression And Biting [print this page] As just about any letter carrier or meter reader will tell you, having to experience dog aggression-dog biting is no day at the beach, or at the kennel, for that matter. If you are a pet owner, having a bad dog around can be a problem.
You are consistently walking on eggshells, waiting for the time when your pet breaks loose and takes a piece out of a neighbor or passerby. Thankfully, you do not have to deal with dog bites that result in injuries and lawsuits. With a little patience and training, you can turn your pooch into what it really ought to be which is man's best friend.
So what are a few of the most efficient ways to stop dog biting? For one thing, it is vital to recognize that angry dog behavior is not limited to certain breeds.
While pit bulls often get a bad rap, there can be nasty dogs in the "kinder, gentler breeds", like Labradors or collies. With incorrect treatment or neglect from mankind, even the sweetest-tempered dogs can turn into the next Cujo. As with people, when it comes to dogs you "get what you give" so be certain to treat your dog with love and respect, no matter what the breed.
But if your dog is, for lack of a better term, "high-strung," it is important to watch them closely, especially around children. Dogs naturally fight for dominance, so it can definitely be easy for a dog to see your kid's rough play as a threat.
It is a great idea to teach your kids to be calm with your pet. Also, you should let your child know that playing games like tug of war can lead to dog aggression-dog biting and even activate its instincts for attacking.
And you should never grab a dog's tail or paws, especially the rear ones. Since a dog can't notice what is behind it, its natural reaction is to defend itself in such a situation.
Also, dog biting may be caused by keeping direct eye contact, since dogs will take this as a challenge to its dominance. Common sense also dictates that you never utilize an attack command with your dog unless the circumstances requires it. Just by taking a little extra caution, you can keep a gentle dog from becoming nasty, or from aggravating a dog that has a propensity for aggressive behavior.
