Have you tried everything you can to stop dogs from biting? Are you scared that one day your dog may bite a young child? Is your dogs anti-social behaviour affecting YOUR social life because nobody wants to come and visit? If you've answered yes to these questions then you've landed on the right page because here are the top tips for training dogs not to bite.
WHY DO DOGS NIP OR BITE?
Biting is a canine dominance behaviour used to communicate a dogs standing within a pack. A pack can be the other puppies in the litter, a wild group of dogs or you and your family. Allowing your dog to bite will make him/her believe they are leader of the pack.
FEAR - If a dog is cornered or surrounded by people, he/she will be defensive. Children especially should not put their face up close to a dog. The face is the most common area for dog biting injuries.
TO PROTECT - Dogs like to protect things they care about. This could be their toys, their own space or their owner.
SICKNESS - A sick or injured dog could be irritable and should be left to recover, especially by children.
SOCIAL SKILLS - It's important that you choose a breed that is going to suit your environment. If your dog is going to be around children, he/she must be able to tolerate some level of rough treatment without snapping.
THEY'RE GETTING OLD - Older dogs will be more sensitive to touch so may get startled easier.
SO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO STOP DOGS FROM BITING?
IF YOU HAVE A PUPPY - Training dogs not to bite is far easier if you can deal with the problem when he/she's a puppy. They will probably start play biting or nipping. You need to stop this before it develops into a more serious problem. Never allow your puppy to playfully use their teeth on human skin. Ensure you socialize your puppy so he isn't as easily frightened when he/she meets new people.
IF YOU HAVE A TEENAGE DOG - At this age, your dog is still unsure of their rank in the pack. If your dog nips or bites you, try yelping loudly once and then turn your back on your dog and ignore him/her. They will soon take the hint that they will NOT get your attention by biting. Enjoy fun games with your dog and reward them with chew toys (rather than taking a chunk of your hand).
IF YOU HAVE AN ADULT DOG - This is more serious but you CAN still stop dogs from biting when they are older. Seeking professional help is a good option here. The 'Yelp and ignore' method can work on older dogs too. Use your hand to mimic a bite on the scruff on your dogs neck to remind him/her that YOU are the leader of the pack.
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Good Luck!
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