Dog Biting Behavior-Controlling Their Aggressive Behavior
by Kat Blanchette
Filed under Dogs
Even if it is difficult for you to think that dog biting behavior is comparable to the behavior of human’s, it is an accurate statement. If you get angry or frustrated, you yell or may even show signs of inappropriate behaviors. While your dog can not yell, they can show their aggression by biting. Unfortunately, if these bad behaviors are not stopped, it could lead to serious injuries or, worse, your dog could have to be euthanized.
The first thing you must realize with dog biting behavior is that there are generally three different types of aggression with dogs. The first reason for their aggression is dominance or control. They want to be the alpha dog and this behavior needs to be stopped immediately. The best way to handle this is to enforce rules in the house without using a physical punishment, show them you are in control by eating first, and always be the first one out the door or in the house. This will show them that you rank higher than they do and put an end to their fight for top rank.
Another behavior you may have to deal with is aggressive behavior over their territory. While this may not be directed toward you, it is shown toward anyone who comes near the home or the dog’s family. This can be stopped at a young age and the best way of dealing with it is to introduce many strangers to the dog. After proving to them that strangers can be trusted, the behavior should stop.
Last is the aggressive behavior about their possessions. Also known as food aggression, it can be dealt with by hand feeding your dog. Take the food dish away and hand feed your dog for a few weeks. This will let them know you have no interest in taking food away, but only it giving them food. After a few weeks, you can then bring back the dish and start dropping two or three pieces into it. Eventually, their behavior will change and they will want you to come near their food, knowing that you will not be taking it, but instead, will be giving them more.
Dog biting behavior can be very stressful on the dog and the owner. The most important thing you can do is learn to control their aggressive behavior early on. However, if your dog is grown, you can still teach them better behavior, but it may take a little more time.
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