So what are some of the most effective ways to curb dog aggression-dog biting? For one thing, it is important 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 improper treatment or neglect from humans, 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 be easy for one to perceive your child’s rough play as a challenge or threat. It is a good idea to teach your children to be calm with your dog. 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. Because a dog cannot see what is behind it, its natural reaction is to defend itself in such a situation. Also, dog aggression-dog biting can be triggered by maintaining direct eye contact, since dogs will take this as a challenge to its dominance. Common sense also dictates that you never use an attack command with your dog unless the situation calls for 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.
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