Fear is the strongest motivator when dogs bite. Biting is the last defense a dog uses. Most dogs give signals, warning us beforehand to stop what we are doing or to stay away. If we humans don’t interpret the signals correctly, we may leave the dog with no choice but to bite. Observe your dog […]
When taking a dog to the dog park, we all hope that everyone is well socialized and will adhere to the rules. Unfortunately this is not always the case and a dog fight can escalate into more serious dog bites. If you know your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, stay away from dog parks. […]
In another articule, “Why is Your Dog Growling at You”, I wrote about one of my dogs, Murphy, who guarded an old toy that I found partially buried in my front garden. My gentle Murphy went so far as to growl and lunge when I didn’t read her body language correctly. In the 6 years […]
