{"id":8347,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:56","slug":"should-you-bite-your-dog-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you bite your dog back?"},"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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Should_you_bite_your_dog_back\" title=\"Should you bite your dog back?\">Should you bite your dog back?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#What_does_your_dog_think_when_you_bite_them\" title=\"What does your dog think when you bite them?\">What does your dog think when you bite them?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Why_do_I_like_to_bite_my_dog\" title=\"Why do I like to bite my dog?\">Why do I like to bite my dog?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_you_punish_a_dog_for_biting_an_owner\" title=\"How do you punish a dog for biting an owner?\">How do you punish a dog for biting an owner?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#What_does_biting_a_dogs_ear_mean\" title=\"What does biting a dog&#8217;s ear mean?\">What does biting a dog&#8217;s ear mean?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_you_show_your_dog_dominance\" title=\"How do you show your dog dominance?\">How do you show your dog dominance?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Should_I_punish_my_dog_if_she_bites_me\" title=\"Should I punish my dog if she bites me?\">Should I punish my dog if she bites me?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Do_dogs_like_when_you_bite_them\" title=\"Do dogs like when you bite them?\">Do dogs like when you bite them?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#What_if_you_bite_your_dog\" title=\"What if you bite your dog?\">What if you bite your dog?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_dog_after_biting_me\" title=\"How do you discipline a dog after biting me?\">How do you discipline a dog after biting me?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_dogs_feel_when_they_bite_you\" title=\"How do dogs feel when they bite you?\">How do dogs feel 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Is_it_OK_to_bite_your_dog_back\" title=\"Is it OK to bite your dog back?\">Is it OK to bite your dog back?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Do_dogs_know_when_they_bite_too_hard\" title=\"Do dogs know when they bite too hard?\">Do dogs know when they bite too hard?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Why_do_I_get_the_urge_to_bite\" title=\"Why do I get the urge to bite?\">Why do I get the urge to bite?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Should_I_bite_my_dog_back\" title=\"Should I bite my dog back?\">Should I bite my dog back?<\/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\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Is_it_weird_to_bite_dog\" title=\"Is it weird to bite dog?\">Is it weird to bite dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_dog_that_bites_its_owner\" title=\"How do you discipline a dog that bites its owner?\">How do you discipline a dog that bites its owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Should_I_punish_my_dog_for_biting_someone\" title=\"Should I punish my dog for biting someone?\">Should I punish my dog for biting someone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#What_does_it_mean_when_you_bite_a_dogs_ear\" title=\"What does it mean when you bite a dog&#8217;s ear?\">What does it mean when you bite a dog&#8217;s ear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#Is_it_bad_to_bite_your_dog_back\" title=\"Is it bad to bite your dog back?\">Is it bad to bite your dog back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_you_assert_dominance_over_a_dog\" title=\"How do you assert dominance over a dog?\">How do you assert dominance over a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_I_show_my_dog_I_am_the_Alpha\" title=\"How do I show my dog I am the Alpha?\">How do I show my dog I am the Alpha?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_I_prove_my_dog_is_dominant\" title=\"How do I prove my dog is dominant?\">How do I prove my dog is dominant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-bite-your-dog-back\/#How_do_you_show_your_dog_you_are_the_boss\" title=\"How do you show your dog you are the boss?\">How do you show your dog you are the boss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_bite_your_dog_back\"><\/span>Should you bite your dog back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t Bite Your Puppy Back<\/b> First off, your puppy knows you&#8217;re not a dog, so biting them back doesn&#8217;t have the same meaning as when a dog does it to them. Second, as with other aversives, it can have unintended consequences of increased nipping or unwanted aggressive responses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_your_dog_think_when_you_bite_them\"><\/span>What does your dog think when you bite them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is play biting, <b>it&#8217;s a sign of affection; it&#8217;s gentle, he looks happy, and he might even be laying down.  Aggressive bites are often faster than a play bite, and the big difference is you&#8217;ll feel it. Knowing the difference between aggression and playing is key to staying safe and keeping your hand.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_like_to_bite_my_dog\"><\/span>Why do I like to bite my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Researchers said that the reason we have these semi-violent urges to squeeze or bite our cute animals is because <b>our brain is trying to balance out the flood of positive emotions we are experiencing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_punish_a_dog_for_biting_an_owner\"><\/span>How do you punish a dog for biting an owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The instant you feel your puppy&#8217;s teeth touch you, <b>give a high-pitched yelp.<\/b><b>Then immediately walk away from him.<\/b><b>Ignore him for 30 to 60 seconds. If your puppy follows you or continues to bite and nip at you, leave the room for 30 to 60 seconds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_biting_a_dogs_ear_mean\"><\/span>What does biting a dog&#8217;s ear mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ago. Additional comment actions. At best, if you bite your dog&#8217;s ear, <b>you&#8217;ll get a mouthful of fur and your dog will think you&#8217;re playing. At worst, you&#8217;ll hurt him and he&#8217;ll be scared of you going near him &#8211; a mental problem that is seriously detrimental to your relationship with him and quite difficult to undo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_show_your_dog_dominance\"><\/span>How do you show your dog dominance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Keys To Handling A Dominant Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>You Need to Be Even More Calm-Assertive. Dogs will not follow unstable energy.  <\/li>\n<li>Set Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Force Affection.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Meal Time to Your Advantage.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Your Dog a Job.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_punish_my_dog_if_she_bites_me\"><\/span>Should I punish my dog if she bites me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should NOT punish a dog for biting. This method may also teach the dog not to give a warning prior to the bite. It certainly doesn&#8217;t do anything to minimize the dog&#8217;s stressors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_when_you_bite_them\"><\/span>Do dogs like when you bite them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Medical Veterinary Association (AMVA), <b>dogs think it&#8217;s fun to play nibble with humans, but it could become very dangerous. They recommend avoiding wrestling and intense tug-of-war with your pooch, so you do not provoke these love bites that could injure you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_you_bite_your_dog\"><\/span>What if you bite your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try to keep the injured area elevated. Wash the bite carefully with soap and water. <b>Apply a sterile bandage to the wound. Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_dog_after_biting_me\"><\/span>How do you discipline a dog after biting me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stop it or remove your dog from the situation before it escalates. <b>Do not discipline your dog with physical, violent, or aggressive punishments. Opt for positive reinforcement before resorting to the use of aversives. Remember to reward your dog for good behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_feel_when_they_bite_you\"><\/span>How do dogs feel when they bite you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Medical Veterinary Association (AMVA), <b>dogs think it&#8217;s fun to play nibble with humans, but it could become very dangerous. They recommend avoiding wrestling and intense tug-of-war with your pooch, so you do not provoke these love bites that could injure you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_bite_your_dog_back\"><\/span>Is it OK to bite your dog back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog bites its owner, there are often a gamut of feelings: <b>shock, disbelief, anger, hurt and sometimes guilt. Often, your first thought or fear is that your dog might have to be given up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_they_bite_too_hard\"><\/span>Do dogs know when they bite too hard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t Bite Your Puppy Back<\/b> First off, your puppy knows you&#8217;re not a dog, so biting them back doesn&#8217;t have the same meaning as when a dog does it to them. Second, as with other aversives, it can have unintended consequences of increased nipping or unwanted aggressive responses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_get_the_urge_to_bite\"><\/span>Why do I get the urge to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a research conducted psychological scientists of Yale University, the desire to pseudo-bite or squeeze anything we find excruciatingly cute is actually a neurochemical reaction. As per the researchers, it is basically <b>our brain&#8217;s way of preventing us from getting too overwhelmed and distracted<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_bite_my_dog_back\"><\/span>Should I bite my dog back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Medical Veterinary Association (AMVA), <b>dogs think it&#8217;s fun to play nibble with humans, but it could become very dangerous. They recommend avoiding wrestling and intense tug-of-war with your pooch, so you do not provoke these love bites that could injure you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_weird_to_bite_dog\"><\/span>Is it weird to bite dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t Bite Your Puppy Back<\/b> First off, your puppy knows you&#8217;re not a dog, so biting them back doesn&#8217;t have the same meaning as when a dog does it to them. Second, as with other aversives, it can have unintended consequences of increased nipping or unwanted aggressive responses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_dog_that_bites_its_owner\"><\/span>How do you discipline a dog that bites its owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t delay, if your dog bites someone, take the following steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Remain calm.<\/li>\n<li>Confine your dog to a crate or another room.<\/li>\n<li>Help the bite victim wash the wound thoroughly with warm, soapy water.<\/li>\n<li>Be courteous and sympathetic to the bite victim.  <\/li>\n<li>Contact a medical professional for the bite victim.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_punish_my_dog_for_biting_someone\"><\/span>Should I punish my dog for biting someone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should NOT punish a dog for biting. This method may also teach the dog not to give a warning prior to the bite. It certainly doesn&#8217;t do anything to minimize the dog&#8217;s stressors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_you_bite_a_dogs_ear\"><\/span>What does it mean when you bite a dog&#8217;s ear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One trainer&#8217;s method to give a soft mouth to hunting dogs is to wrap smooth wire around a stick. This teaches the dog that it&#8217;s not necessary to chomp down when retrieving a bird, for instance, saving a lot of mangled game. Biting on an animal&#8217;s ear <b>makes them associate biting with pain<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_bite_your_dog_back\"><\/span>Is it bad to bite your dog back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t Bite Your Puppy Back First off, your puppy knows you&#8217;re not a dog, so biting them back doesn&#8217;t have the same meaning as when a dog does it to them. Second, as with other aversives, <b>it can have unintended consequences of increased nipping or unwanted aggressive responses<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_assert_dominance_over_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you assert dominance over a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Keys To Handling A Dominant Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>You Need to Be Even More Calm-Assertive. Dogs will not follow unstable energy.  <\/li>\n<li>Set Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Force Affection.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Meal Time to Your Advantage.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Your Dog a Job.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_show_my_dog_I_am_the_Alpha\"><\/span>How do I show my dog I am the Alpha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How Do I Show My Dog I&#8217;m the Alpha?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Take your dog on a pack walk each day.  <\/li>\n<li>Eat before you let your dog eat.  <\/li>\n<li>Walk through all doorways and up and down all stairs before your dog does.  <\/li>\n<li>Ignore your dog when you first come into the room or house, even if only a few minutes have passed.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_prove_my_dog_is_dominant\"><\/span>How do I prove my dog is dominant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Controlling all your dog&#8217;s resources is another way to establish dominance over your pet. This often starts with food, so use mealtimes to your advantage. Dogs should always be calm and submissive when feeding, not begging around the family table and only eating after you have done so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_show_your_dog_you_are_the_boss\"><\/span>How do you show your dog you are the boss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tell your puppy to sit, in front of doors before you open them, in front of its dog bowl before it gets fed and before you throw a stick for it to fetch. This calms the dog and lets it know you are boss. Push down its rump to help it understand what you want it to do.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should you bite your dog back?What does your dog think when you bite them?Why do I like to bite my dog?How do you punish a dog for biting an owner?What does biting a dog&#8217;s ear mean?How do you show your dog dominance?Should I punish my dog if she bites me?Do dogs like&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8347"}],"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=8347"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8347\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}