{"id":4896,"date":"2022-05-05T03:15:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T03:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/"},"modified":"2022-05-06T09:19:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T09:19:16","slug":"why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Why did my dog bite my face?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_did_my_dog_bite_my_face\" title=\"Why did my dog bite my face?\">Why did my dog bite my face?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#What_if_a_dog_bites_your_face\" title=\"What if a dog bites your face?\">What if a dog bites your face?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_would_a_dog_bite_its_owner\" title=\"Why would a dog bite its owner?\">Why would a dog bite its owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_does_my_dog_put_my_face_in_his_mouth\" title=\"Why does my dog put my face in his mouth?\">Why does my dog put my face in his mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_does_my_dog_try_to_bite_my_face_when_I_kiss_him\" title=\"Why does my dog try to bite my face when I kiss him?\">Why does my dog try to bite my face when I kiss him?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Do_dogs_feel_bad_when_they_bite_you\" title=\"Do dogs feel bad when they bite you?\">Do dogs feel bad when they bite you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_do_dogs_not_like_your_face_in_their_face\" title=\"Why do dogs not like your face in their face?\">Why do dogs not like your face in their face?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#What_to_do_if_your_dog_bites_you_and_breaks_the_skin\" title=\"What to do if your dog bites you and breaks the skin?\">What to do if your dog bites you and breaks the skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Should_I_put_my_dog_down_if_he_bites_me\" title=\"Should I put my dog down if he bites me?\">Should I put my dog down if he bites me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#What_is_the_number_one_biting_dog\" title=\"What is the number one biting dog?\">What is the number one biting dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\" title=\"How do I tell my dog I love him?\">How do I tell my dog I love him?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog licks you?\">What does it mean when a dog licks you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_do_dogs_lay_on_top_of_you\" title=\"Why do dogs lay on top of you?\">Why do dogs lay on top of you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_do_dogs_growl_when_you_kiss_them\" title=\"Why do dogs growl when you kiss them?\">Why do dogs growl when you kiss them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_does_my_dog_attack_my_husband_when_he_hugs_me\" title=\"Why does my dog attack my husband when he hugs me?\">Why does my dog attack my husband when he hugs me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/#Why_do_dogs_make_noises_when_you_kiss_them\" title=\"Why do dogs make noises when you kiss them?\">Why do dogs make noises when you kiss them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_dog_bite_my_face\"><\/span>Why did my dog bite my face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Lunging and mouthing are typical ways for dogs to play with each other. This play behavior is especially common in puppyhood, but can continue into adulthood. Certain breeds are more likely to jump up toward the face during play, rather than focusing on the paws, chest or side as other breeds may do.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-if-a-dog-bites-your-face\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_a_dog_bites_your_face\"><\/span>What if a dog bites your face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog bites you, take these steps right away:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash the wound.<\/li>\n<li>Slow the bleeding with a clean cloth.<\/li>\n<li>Apply over-the counter antibiotic cream if you have it.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap the wound in a sterile bandage.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the wound bandaged and see your doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Change the bandage several times a day once your doctor has examined the wound.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"why-would-a-dog-bite-its-owner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dog_bite_its_owner\"><\/span>Why would a dog bite its owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118005\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-would-a-dog-bite-its-owner.jpg\" alt=\"Why would a dog bite its owner?\" width=\"800\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-would-a-dog-bite-its-owner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-would-a-dog-bite-its-owner-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-would-a-dog-bite-its-owner-768x571.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe motivation for lots of dog bites is fear,\u201d he says. \u201cOthers are territorial \u2013 if they\u2019re guarding something that they highly value, or defending their favourite resting place, their bee Or if they\u2019ve learned to defend, say, a dog bowl \u2013 that can result in aggression.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-put-my-face-in-his-mouth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_put_my_face_in_his_mouth\"><\/span>Why does my dog put my face in his mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cMouthing,\u201d a.k.a. \u201cplay-biting\u201d is a natural, instinctive way dogs play with each other. They explore the world with their mouths like we do with our hands. Mouthing is not aggressive, but can be irritating to humans, especially guests in the home of a dog that mouths. It can be misinterpreted as aggression.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-try-to-bite-my-face-when\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_try_to_bite_my_face_when_I_kiss_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog try to bite my face when I kiss him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118006\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-try-to-bite-my-face-when-I-kiss-him.jpg\" alt=\"Why does my dog try to bite my face when I kiss him?\" width=\"1250\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-try-to-bite-my-face-when-I-kiss-him.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-try-to-bite-my-face-when-I-kiss-him-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-try-to-bite-my-face-when-I-kiss-him-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-dog-try-to-bite-my-face-when-I-kiss-him-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While some dogs have learned to accept or even enjoy the kind of attention their owners give them, others may not like being hugged, because they may feel restrained and\/or \u201ctrapped.\u201d When we kiss them, they may bite to get away from us or to keep our \u201cthreatening\u201d faces from getting too close to theirs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-feel-bad-when-they-bite-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_bad_when_they_bite_you\"><\/span>Do dogs feel bad when they bite you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog bites its owner, there are often a gamut of feelings: shock, disbelief, anger, hurt and sometimes guilt. Often, your first thought or fear is that your dog might have to be given up. However, this is not necessarily the case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-not-like-your-face-in-their-face\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_not_like_your_face_in_their_face\"><\/span>Why do dogs not like your face in their face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the reasons dogs don\u2019t appreciate being blown in the face is that it is simply too close for comfort and they do not really understand what is going on. There are some dogs that do not mind having their human\u2019s face so close to them but then they do not like the unexpected blow of air.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-if-your-dog-bites-you-and-breaks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_dog_bites_you_and_breaks_the_skin\"><\/span>What to do if your dog bites you and breaks the skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment steps<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash the wound with soap and warm water.<\/li>\n<li>Gently press a clean cloth over the wound to stop the flow of blood.<\/li>\n<li>Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound.<\/li>\n<li>Cover with a sterile bandage.<\/li>\n<li>Watch for signs of infection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/09K5AyaDUoY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-put-my-dog-down-if-he-bites-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_put_my_dog_down_if_he_bites_me\"><\/span>Should I put my dog down if he bites me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs who bite will not need to be euthanized, but each situation is different and the decision is made on a case-by-case basis. If you\u2019ve noticed signs of aggression, NOW is the time to work with a qualified animal behaviorist to give you the best chance of avoiding a tragic incident.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-number-one-biting-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_number_one_biting_dog\"><\/span>What is the number one biting dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118007\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118007\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-number-one-biting-dog.jpg\" alt=\"What is the number one biting dog?\" width=\"670\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-number-one-biting-dog.jpg 670w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-number-one-biting-dog-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">beautiful belgian shepherd malinois dog puppy in autumn background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pit bulls were responsible for the highest percentage of reported bites across all the studies (22.5%), followed by mixed breeds (21.2%), and German shepherds (17.8%). Mixed-breed dogs and pit bulls were found to have the highest relative risk of biting, as well as the highest average damage per bite.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-tell-my-dog-i-love-him\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\"><\/span>How do I tell my dog I love him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 ways to tell your dog you love them in their own language<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Training and positive reinforcement. An excellent way to communicate your love is through positive reinforcement.<\/li>\n<li>Read to your dog. Do you read to your kids at bedtime?<\/li>\n<li>Give human touch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in deep conversations.<\/li>\n<li>Rub your dog\u2019s ears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-licks-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog licks you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDogs often lick people to show affection, as a greeting, or to simply get our attention. Of course, if you happen to have a little food, lotion, or salty sweat on your skin, that may play a role as well.\u201d Along with affection, these are some other things your dog actually wants from you.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VUhjepUxnUU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lay-on-top-of-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lay_on_top_of_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs lay on top of you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since dogs consider their owners a part of their family and pack, they want to lay on top of them to show them that and to provide them with comfort and security as well as receive it in the process. Laying close to their owner is also their way of protecting what they love, even if there is no real threat or danger.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-growl-when-you-kiss-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_growl_when_you_kiss_them\"><\/span>Why do dogs growl when you kiss them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118008\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-do-dogs-growl-when-you-kiss-them.jpg\" alt=\"Why do dogs growl when you kiss them?\" width=\"602\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-do-dogs-growl-when-you-kiss-them.jpg 602w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-do-dogs-growl-when-you-kiss-them-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A dog will growl at you after a kiss to show they are enjoying it, want more, and\/or are happy. This is often a good sign and shows a strong bond between dog and human. It\u2019s essential to continue showing love to your dog because they enjoy this type of communication.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-attack-my-husband-when-he\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_attack_my_husband_when_he_hugs_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog attack my husband when he hugs me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs bite when they are hugged. The bites are sometimes motivated by fear, and sometimes a reaction along the lines of, \u201cDon\u2019t you dare do that to me. Again. Ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-make-noises-when-you-kiss-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_make_noises_when_you_kiss_them\"><\/span>Why do dogs make noises when you kiss them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wild dogs use high pitched sounds to communicate something could be happening. Dogs respond differently to changes in pitch and tone of voices.\u00a0 Puppies particularly enjoy the sweet sound of the kissing noise. They will always be attracted to the source of this shrill sound as they look for attention and excitement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why did my dog bite my face?What if a dog bites your face?Why would a dog bite its owner?Why does my dog put my face in his mouth?Why does my dog try to bite my face when I kiss him?Do dogs feel bad when they bite you?Why do dogs not like your&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4896"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4896"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4896\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118009,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4896\/revisions\/118009"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}