The Easiest Way To Stop A Dog Bite

The best way to Stop a Dog Bite

Whether a dog is defensive or assertive, he could be susceptible to bite if he feels threatened or attacked. Understanding each of the behavior cues noted above will make it easily manageable a situation if a dog is snarling and showing signs that it may bite.

According to the Compassionate Society, the worst thing you can do when faced with a defensive or aggressive dog is to turn your back and ran away.1

This again plays into the natural instinct of a dog to follow you, catch you, and bite you. Another quite obvious tip to prevent a dog bite is to never annoy a dog when it is eating, sleeping, gnawing on a toy, or caring for puppies.

If a dog has shown aggressive behavioral cues, you can use this advice to prevent an attack:

Do not scream or run away.

Keep your hands at your sides, stay still, and avoid making eye contact.

Permit the dog to lose interest.

Slowly back away from the dog.

If the dog lunges to bite, throw a jacket, bag, bicycle, or another object in his course.

If you are knocked to the ground, curl into the fetal position, place your hands over your ears, and stay still. Attempt to react as little as possible.

If your dog is showing signals of aggression, the nicest thing you can do to prevent him from biting or attacking is to socialise him. Find a coach that works well with aggressive dogs so as to slowly condition your dog to accept new dogs and strangers.

Additionally, if your dog hasn't been spayed or fixed, this could significantly reduce aggression and make it better to socialise your dog in new circumstances. A routine procedure like spaying will make your dog less sure to fight with other dogs and bite strangers.

Jean Cote is a Dog Training Expert and has rehabilitated many aggressive dogs and has worked with several issues including dog food aggression.