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This is a very serious
behavior problem because of it's possibility for very serious damage
being done to people. Because of this it's of incredible importance to
make sure that your dog does not bite.
It's important to start early. A dog learns most of it's habits in it's
first four months of life. In these first four months it must learn how
to hold back its biting instinct. Usually, puppies are taken away from
their family so most of them are no longer taught by their mother dogs.
You need to take control and teach them.
Depriving your dogs of the potential learning experiences they get from
rolling, tumbling and playing with other puppies can be harmful. During
play puppies are naturally biting one another anytime and anywhere. Out
of that play, dogs can feel the effects of being bitten; henceforth,
their biting instinct can gradually be inhibited. Interaction with other
puppies must be freely given. Natural inhibition from biting can occur
better without human intervention. Biting inhibition is best acquired by
dogs out of natural experience.
Socialize your dogs with fellow dogs and other human beings in order for
them to outgrow their fear of other animals and people. Take note if
your dog is not socialized it is much more restless and destructive in
the home.
Lack of socialization is the top reason why dogs bite. If the dogs are
not socialized with children then a dog may not know how to react to the
way children interact with dogs. Thus, while your pets are still in
their puppy stages; introduce them to your kids and have your children
befriend them.
Teach your dog to trust and respect you and your household members.
Kicking, hitting, slapping the dog will erode the dogs trust in you as
their masters. Nurture the trust and respect that a dog gives you. Once
you are subjecting your dog to a rigid training, never scold or punish
them about their mistakes and misconducts because the fault does not lie
in them and they do not understand yelling.
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