Dog biting: Understand the common reasons why your dog might bite including playfulness, anxiety, illness, or defending their territory.
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7 complications you can get from a dog bite
Common dog bite complications include infection, nerve damage, emotional trauma, and potentially disfigurement.
3 ways to minimize your risk of dog bites
Teach children to minimize dog bite risks and remember the rules as an adult. Ask for permission before petting a dog, don’t poke or prod.
Dog training tips: How to train a dog not to bite
Train a dog not to bite: Watch for behavior changes, redirect puppy bites, and reduce frustration with exercise, and mental stimulation.
Puppy biting? Use 5 simple tips to stop bad behavior
Work with your dog and use simple tips to stop a puppy from biting: discipline, distraction, firm commands, and no rough play.
Don’t let tail biting become obsessive
Tail biting is most often found in dogs that have a high prey drive, don’t get enough exercise or spend too much time in their crates.
What to do if your dog bites
Avoiding future dog bites is possible with the right training and discipline. Prevent dog bites. Stress can trigger bites. Use training to prevent them.
Raise a polite pooch
Use patience, education and positive reinforcement to make sure your pup has good dog manners. Don’t allow jumping, begging or mouthiness.
Teach your puppy to control her bite
Puppy control bite: React quickly to help your puppy learn. Say ouch loudly and stop play until the puppy responds to a sit command.