A Reason Why Your Dog Might Be Biting

By Kim L Smith

You scream in horror as your realize that your mailman is running in fear down your driveway with your dog in hot pursuit. This is the third mailman that your dog has ran down and your hoping he doesn't bite this mailman because your running out of options on what to do with your dog biting other people. So you start chasing after your dog and hope you're able to catch him in time before he bites.

Now after you have caught your dog you decide you want to try to find out what you can do to prevent your dog from biting other people. Well the first thing that you have to do if you're going to prevent your dog from biting other people is to find out why he is biting people. Now one of the things about your dog biting people or yourself is that it can be linked to dog aggression.

If you think that your dog's biting problem is linked to him being an aggressive dog then you will need to consult with your vet about what you can do. Typically you will want to place your dog in a training program that will help you learn basic obedience of how to control your dog and his biting habit. However, if your dog still bites even after he has been through an obedience course you will want to ask the instructor what else you can do to prevent the dog from biting.

A suggestion that was given before to other people has been a gentle leader or muzzle. The gentle leader is basically a type of lead that will let you have total control of your dogs head. Not only that the gentle leader is easy to use, but you will want to have one that is sized properly for your dog because they can be difficult to adjust. However, you will have control of the head and as you know wherever the head goes the body has no choice but to follow. You will also need keep your dog on a leash when he has the gentle leader on. Remember though to follow the recommendations on the package for wear and use of the gentle leader to prevent harm to you and your dog.

Dog biting can be a very powerful problem that dog owners will have to face. You have many options available to help you address the dog biting problem, but you will almost certainly need obedience courses of some type to help you control your dogs biting habit.

I live in Ohio with my wonderful husband and two beautiful children. I have two English Mastiff puppies, a Lab-Retriever, and a Yorkie Poo. I also have two cats who came to us as strays. I love sewing, crocheting, and managing to take care of my zoo at the house. Since I have so many pets I have a strong interest in animal issues. For more great information and training advice check out Kimberly's page at http://howtotrainmydog.weebly.com

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