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Biting
Dogs
by
David the Dogman
Often
dogs lash out when reprimanded for doing something wrong. This
is because the dog does not know what it is doing wrong. It only
knows you are being aggressive.
Remember a dog should not be punished for anything after three
seconds of the act,
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it just does not understand. Any punishment
after that time can result in the dog fearing you and can often
cause aggression.
Smack a puppy which nips you and you will just
teach it to nip and run. Shout 'ouch' and ignore it. Teach it
that nipping is not rewarding by ignoring.
Biting by dogs is a serious problem as these statistics
from America show.
According to the Journal of the American Medical
Association, dog bites are responsible for 4.5 million injuries
every year in the U.S.A., 750,000 people requiring medical attention
and 334,000 ending in a hospital emergency room. The Insurance
Information Institute reported that insurance companies paid an
estimated $250 million in dog bite liability claims in 1996. More
than half of all dog bites come from familiar dogs, those of friends,
neighbours and even the owner’s own dog.
While some breeds may have more aggressive tendencies,
all dogs are potential biters so don't be misled by size.
However the Humane Society of the United States
reports that period from 1979-1996, five breeds, the Pit Bull,
Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Husky and the Alaskan Malamute, were
responsible for two-thirds of fatal dog attacks and, in two years
from 1980 to 1996, 304 people died from dog attacks.
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports
that dog attacks in the U.S. are the No. 1 public health problem
for children, with more than half of all children bitten by age
12, most before the age of nine years. The leading reason for
dog euthanasia is aggressive tendencies.
Commitment, Firmness, but kindness.
Do
you have any problems with your pet? Then why not send your problem
to DAVID THE DOGMAN. David is a Canine Behaviourist who works
and lives in Marbella, Spain.
Tel/Fax (00345) 2883388. His web site is located at: http://www.thedogman.net.
David has his own radio and TV shows, and writes for many newspapers
and magazines. David has been working with dogs for many years
and started his career in Israel, working on the Border Police.
He has been involved in all forms of training, including air sea
rescue, air scent work, and has trained dogs for finding drugs.
David has devoted the past 10 years to studying behaviour and
the very passive approach. He does not use choke chains, check
chains, or any form of aggression.
David The Dogman is available for private consultations
in your home, for further details telephone; Tel; (95) 2883388
