Dog biting is a serious problem that is not being taken seriously anymore. There are thousands that are injured a year from an aggressive dog. As dog owners we have the responsibility of training our dogs not to bite or be aggressive in any other manner. Most people don’t know where to start. Well, here are some prevention tips, causes so you understand your pet, and solutions to help you and them live a safer life.

Sometimes, the puppy fails to learn not to bite. As a puppy, your dog will play constantly with their siblings. When they bite another pup, what happens? That puppy yelps and withdraws from the play. On that note, if your pup bites you when playing, do the same thing; yelp and stop playing. they’ll learn what appropriate play is all about and get the message.

1. Give Alternatives

Lots and lots of toys that are bite safe. These toys should not resemble hands or feet or anything you do not want them to bite later.

2. No Aggressive Play

A game of tug of war is no-no, folks.

3. Socialize Them

To keep your dog from biting strangers, make sure you let them socialize with neighbors and friends a lot. The more people they get to know, the less likely they will be to bite those they don’t know.

As an adult, dogs can bite because of they are confused about their role in the household. They may think they’re the boss or “alpha” dog and you are trying to invade their territory. Breaking the dog of this is fairly simple and teaches that YOU are the alpha. Those ways are:

4. You Always Sit Higher Up

Never let the dog up on the living room couch or chairs.

5. Make Sure You are in Control

Not giving them attention when they demands it from you. If they walk up and place their head under your hand, ignore them.

6. You Eat First Eat your meal and wash up BEFORE feeding your dog.

7. No Games in Where You Can Lose Another reason not to play tug of war or wrestle is because those are games dogs play with their packed to find out who’s top dog. If you lose these types of games, your dog sees it as you being the weaker member of the pack. Avoid playing games like this with your dog.

8. Go Where You Want

Always be the first through a doorway in front of your dog.

9. Reprimand Them

If your dog happens to bite you then sternly say “OUCH” and immediately stop paying attention to them.

10. One on the Snout

Rap them gently on the nose and say to them “no biting!” I do NOT mean to beat the dog, but just a little rap on the snout with a newspaper or even your fingers. Lightly, lightly, lightly!

11. A Light Spritz

Get a spray bottle and fill it with water. When they bite, give the dog a little spritz.

12. Illness

Older dogs that begin to bite are a whole different ball game. This can be due to pain or the loss of sight or hearing that causes the animal to startle. These are simple and easy to remedy with either pain medication or simply telling people to be sure the dog is aware of them before approaching or petting it.

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- Thomas Turner

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