subject: How To Stop Dog Biting [print this page] Have you ever thought about training a dog not to bite? Whether you have a puppy or adult, it is essential to teach your canine that biting is not allowed.
Every passing year there have been more and more dog bites inside the United States that need medical attention. It is estimated that the actual number of serious bites is between four and five million. This is an epidemic that has a definite solution. Here are some tips for how to train a dog not to bite:
O When around children be sure the dogs are being watched. Canines are animals and regardless of how well trained they are they can act inappropriately and bite. A responsible owner will not leave their dog alone with children regardless of how good the animal has been with kids in the past.
O Make sure to obedience train your dog. Almost all of biting dogs are the ones that do not have respect for the right structure and obedience. An obedient dog is far less likely to bite because they understand and respects dominance and hierarchy.
O Do a lot of leash training. Once you train a dog not to bite it is a great idea to make use of a leash so that you can provide a fast correction if they try to bite.
O You need to be consistent when it comes to backing up any commands that you wish to teach. Too many owners quickly teach how optional their commands are by rarely backing up any commands. If you teach that obedience training is optional then your dog will have less respect.
Also it is very vital to utilize common sense once you train a dog not to bite. Don't ever allow your pet to be in a position where it is impossible for him to have success.
You can definitely train a dog not to bite. All you need is the right methods and a consistent plan.
