| It is an unfortunate fact that many problems with | | | | you are the leader of the pack, you will show him |
| regard to dog biting are not handled properly or are | | | | dominance in your behavior, but always in a calm and |
| just ignored. As dogs mature in age, dog biting can | | | | humane way. |
| become more serious and many dogs who | | | | This is not as tricky as it sounds. Many dog trainers |
| aggressively bite someone are euthanized at the dog | | | | will inquire as to who eats first, you or your dog. If |
| pound . | | | | you feed your dog first, a simple change that has |
| However this can be avoided if dog biting is | | | | him waiting for his food until you are finished eating |
| addressed early and the root cause of the dog biting | | | | will start to reset the order of dominance in the pack |
| is understood. | | | | in your dog's mind.. |
| Biting is a form of dominance that dogs use in their | | | | Once a dog is fully matured, dog biting can approach |
| normal pack relationships. A dog who bites another | | | | its most serious stage. The dog has now firmly |
| dog is seeking submission from the other dog and an | | | | established in his own mind that fact that he is in |
| acknowledgement of pack hierarchy. | | | | charge. If you do anything that is not pleasing to the |
| When you adopt a dog you and the dog are now | | | | dog, it is almost an imperative for him to bite you |
| part of his pack. The dog sees you as a pack | | | | and teach you a lesson as to who's the boss. |
| member even though you are human. | | | | After all, the dog is now firmly in charge of the pack |
| When you adopt a puppy and dog biting is noticed at | | | | and you are just a subordinate. Get back in line |
| this early stage of life, they will often nip or mouth | | | | private, barked the sergeant-major ! |
| you or others in your family. The puppy is trying to | | | | These are the cases where dogs are dumped, |
| resolve his position in his new pack .While this may | | | | abandoned, given away or euthanized at dog |
| seem cute at first it must be discouraged. If you | | | | shelters. |
| allow the puppy to bite, even gently, he will believe | | | | Yet, even at this stage all is not lost. A qualified dog |
| that he is the dominant member of the pack. As he | | | | trainer can help you regain dominance of the pack |
| grows older his biting may well become more serious | | | | and of the dog. A new pecking order is necessary. |
| as he asserts his dog pack dominance by biting and | | | | The sergeant -major must be demoted to buck |
| possibly injuring you or another member of the | | | | private and you must become a 5 Star General in the |
| family. | | | | pack. This will be accomplished by modifying a range |
| There are many ways to stop your pup from biting. | | | | of behaviors under the guidance and supervision of |
| Some trainers believe that using your hand to mimic | | | | the dog trainer. |
| a dog bite to the scruff of the neck will send the | | | | It will take time , but in the end a new life and |
| message that you are the one in charge of the pack. | | | | relationship await you and your dog. The best idea, |
| Others believe that a firm "no" will send the message | | | | of course, is to preclude dog biting from getting to |
| that dog biting by a puppy is unacceptable. | | | | this serious stage. Address dog biting early. |
| As a puppy gets a bit older, play biting will continue in | | | | Stop your puppy from "mouthing" and your young |
| intensity that which was started as puppy dog | | | | dog from play biting. If you need any help, see a dog |
| mouthing while he was very young. When a young | | | | trainer. Many places hold group lessons and may be |
| dog commences play biting he is telling you that he is | | | | able to help you. Even if their dog trainers can't work |
| in charge and you have better start falling in line. | | | | with the level of dog biting issue you are confronting, |
| As with the case of the new young puppy, this play | | | | they can point you in the right direction top get |
| biting by your dog must not be tolerated. Dog | | | | control of your dog and to stop his biting for his own |
| trainers have indicated that it is time to teach the | | | | good and the safety of your family and others. |
| dog his position in the pack. He should be taught that | | | | |