Biting & Nipping Behavior Can Kill Your Dog!
By Moses Chia
Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that
we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the
United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten
by dogs each year.
Most bites landed on children with boys more likely to get bitten
than girls. (guess boys are more mischievous!)
Fortunately, most of these bites are not serious or life
threatening and fewer than 5% become infected. However, with more
dog bites receiving numerous bad press lately, more and more
anti-dog legislation were introduced in United States. In some
states, it’s even illegal to own certain breeds!
You must teach your dog never to allow him to bite anyone,
including yourself! Your dog must not grab you at your hand in
whatever situations including during play and training sessions.
He should also never mouth or nip you when you are petting,
grooming or trimming his nails. Be consistent in your correction
and make doubly sure that every member in the family follows it.
It’s not difficult to train young puppies not to use their teeth.
Each time your puppy grab your clothes or skin, tell him in a
deep firm tone, “No bite”, (use whatever you want to associate
this correction with) and pull your puppy away from your hand.
Correct his nipping behavior whenever he does it, irregardless of
any events.
If you got a persistent biter, grab hold of him with one hand on
his collar and close his mouth with your other hand, wrapping
your fingers around his muzzle. Hold it there and say “No bite”
in a deep firm tone.
Offer him a chew toy instead. Let him know that he can land his
teeth on the chew toy only and not on you.
While older dogs have more difficulties learning the new rules,
it’s still possible if you are consistent with the training. If
you are unsure of your dog’s behavior when you bring him out to
the public, be sure to put him on a leash and muzzle if
necessary.
Constant correction will make teaches your dog not to use his
teeth in any event. If you’ve problems to teach your dog not to
use his teeth on people, seek professional help and advice
immediately. This is not only to safe guard the interest of the
general public but also your dog.
Remember: All it takes is one bite, and your dog could be put to
death (euthanized). No “ifs”, No “buts” – Plain and simple.
I know you love your dog, so teach him not to use his mouth on
human today!
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of DogsObedienceTraining.com
– The dog training resource site for a happier and healthier dog.
http://dogsobediencetraining.com/
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