How to Stop Pet Dogs Fighting

Anyone who has pet dogs is likely to be familiar with dogs fighting. If you have one dog and other pets that fight, or if you have multiple dogs that fight, you're sure to want to stop them from this aggressive behavior. However, it's important to remember that fighting is a natural part of the canine behavior set.

Historically, dogs have fought to establish dominance over one another in their social groups. They also fight over territory and over mates as well. Although most pets will not need to worry about these issues within their family unit, the instinct to fight remains within them. Stopping dogs fighting is a difficult procedure, and it's vitally important that you be sure that you don't get involved in the fight or else you may become injured as a result.

Fighting and Playing

Some dogs will play with one another in a way that oftentimes looks like fighting to those who don't know better. Dogs that chase one another and even playfully bite at one another may not be causing each other any harm. To scold them and try to stop them from this behavior will only lead them to being confused and scared, so it's important that you learn about the differences between fighting and playing. Fighting, on the other hand, is typically characterized by prolonged attempts at biting and involves more growls, yips and vocalizations. If one dog hurts another, it is almost always fighting and not playing.

Stopping Dogs Fighting

When two of your pets begin to fight, the first thing that you should do is to analyze the situation. If the dogs are not fighting in a serious way and you can safely get in between them to break up the action, consider doing so. However, it's always best to be cautious in this respect; dogs that are fighting will have a difficult time distinguishing between their opponent and you, so you may wind up getting bitten or hurt in some other way.

One of the best techniques for stopping smaller dogs from fighting is to throw a blanket over one of the two dogs. You can then grab the dog without fear of being bitten. The dog will be startled and confused, allowing you to calm him down.

Otherwise, the best way to stop dogs from fighting is to alert them to your presence. A high pitched and loud shout will oftentimes suffice to scold them. If you have a trained word that they respond to as an admonishment, use this word. otherwise, simply shout "No" at a loud voice and a high pitch. You can then distract the dogs from one another and give them time to cool down. Dogs that have been fighting should be placed into separate areas to allow them time to forget about the fight. Only when they've properly calmed down can you put them together once again.

 

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