Today many people mistakenly associate the dominance of their dogs with the violent attitudes that they develop during walks and in the pipican. The dog that uses aggressiveness with those of the same species has a serious problem for him and that directly affects you, his owner. It can be about insecurity or a incorrect socialization in most cases.
It is true that not all dogs will get along with each other, there can always be small disputes especially if there is food involved, even so the natural behavior of your dog should be friendly and curious as a rule general. Let's see what should we do if our dog tries to attack another dog
The safety of your dog and others
The blame for this behavior does not fall on anyone, until now. Understanding the nature of the dog is essential in this case to find the key and solve the problem.
We recommend you urgently that you go to a dog trainerto deal with aggressive behavior, failure to do so can have serious consequences if your dog ends up violently biting another, you may be charged with injury or misdemeanor carelessness of ferocious animals (and even having to compensate or cover the medical expenses of the attacked dog). It will also depend on the country you are in.
Tips for the safety of himself and others
- Don't let your dog get close or try to pounce on others, before a bad first impression it is better to continue on our way as if nothing had happened.
- The walk must be a master's thing, pay attention to it, play with it and take it close to you on a short leash.
- If you fear that it might bite another dog or it has happened before, it is important that you use a muzzle.
- Contract civil liability insurance for your pet. Although it is not a PPP breed, having insurance allows you to be covered in case of compensation, and you can also enjoy discounts on veterinary services.
- Keeping your vaccination schedule up to date is essential to prevent illness in the event of being bitten or bitten.
- Updated chip and sheet metal. This is a very important factor and it is that in a situation of stress as serious as a possible fight, the dog can become distressed and try to flee. Protect it so it doesn't get lost.
Causes that can make your dog try to attack other dogs
First of all we highlight the usefulness of going to a dog trainer or an ethologist and that is that an exaggeratedly aggressive behavior of the dog towards others It can be for many reasons that we will not always be able to identify. Only a specialist will treat the problem our dog may have more effectively.
- The dog can suffer stress which causes aggression and accumulated tension, does your dog comply with the 5 freedoms? try to make your pet as comfortable as possible.
- If you do not meet its physical and mental requirements, your dog may experience excessive activity that ends up provoking aggressive attempts towards others.
- Some animals may be afraid of other dogs. Some will express it by communicating through barks and others will hide, it will depend on the personality of each one.
- The lack of socialization usually occurs especially in dogs that have not had an adequate puppy stage. They have not learned to relate to being separated from their parents and siblings, for this reason they do not know how to communicate with other pets.
- In some cases it can happen that two pets get along badly, it is totally understandable and natural, just like it can happen to us with other people.
- Diseases of all kinds: In addition to the above causes, the attempt of a dog to attack another can be due to some type of disease that he needs to treat. Only a specialist can certify this problem.
Avoid and prevent aggression
As inexperienced owners it is important that we leave the work of our pet's behavior to a specialist since we do not know for sure the cause of your attitude and some techniques could worsen your condition. For this we give you some basic advice that will allow you to avoid and prevent a possible aggression:
- Try to walk with him in relaxed environments and free from other pets, you can do it, for example, first thing in the morning or last thing. This way you can enjoy the ride together more.
- Exercise with your pet, this way it will be happier and free of stress.
- Let him smell the ground, plants and traces he finds, this encourages the dog's tranquility and relaxation as well as his perception of the environment.
- Congratulate and reward him whenever he has a positive, pleasant and calm behavior, at home it should also be like that.
- You can try to associate him from time to time with calm dogs, yes, always using the collar and muzzle. You should not force him and in the face of a stressful situation, get out of there quickly.
- Do not reward or congratulate him for negative behavior.
- Try to encourage him to pay attention to you during the walk. It must be a shared activity between both.
- Overprotection at the time of the attack is a serious mistake. We will never pick him up or hold him in our arms, nor will we caress him or give him food. We will act through positive punishment by saying "No" in a forceful way and continuing with the walk as if nothing had happened.
- Avoid marking, hurting or using any punishment technique, it can have a very negative effect on the dog's behavior and can even cause serious trauma.
- The dog that is trying to attack can inadvertently redirect his anger towards you and "mark" your leg with a good bite in a very serious situation. Even if it does it unintentionally, it is a problem that tells us that we should go to a specialist as soon as possible. If this happens to you, we recommend you "raise" its front legs a little off the ground without drowning it to disconcert its attention, yes, we will only do it in the face of uncontrollable and extremely aggressive behavior. This gesture will make his brain momentarily disconnect from the conflict. Use it only if you fear for your own safety Also, to prevent it from getting hurt, we can buy special dog harnesses as well as suitable muzzles.
There is always a solution to the problem and that is that there are neither dogs that are too old nor dogs that are bad, rather humans that do not know how to understand their behavior or the causes that make them have a certain attitude. Now that you are informed you can use these techniques to get out of trouble but remember that it is essential that you go to a canine specialist because this type of behavior is highly problematic and negative and can lead to very serious consequences for both.
First aid
Finally we will add a section so that in case of a fight we can give our dog the first aid:
- Skin Wounds: Move your dog away to a quieter area and prevent him from moving. Wash the wound with clean water and soap or hydrogen peroxide, press on it with a bandage or clean cloth if you have to avoid bleeding, if any (do not use elastic bandages or try to make a tourniquet). Go to your vet urgently, they will prescribe an antiseptic.
- Eye Injuries: Don't let the dog scratch, try washing his eyes with clean, warm water. If it is a serious wound, cover it with gauze or a damp cloth. See your vet urgently.
Remember that any bite from another dog can be serious due to the risk of infection and transmission of diseases. The specialist is the one who will most effectively solve this problem.
