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Essential Guidelines to Stop Dog BitingDogs should stop biting hard by the time they are four and a half months. If this does not happen, or if you have an older dog you may need to take different action for your biting dog. You will also need to consider the safety of humans and other dogs when your dog is around. Here are some tips to stop dog biting and for older biting dogs.
Legal Ramifications to Having a Biting DogDog bite laws are different in different states and countries. In the United States, all individual states will hold the owner responsible for a dog bite if it occurred as a result of negligence, reckless behavior, keeping a dog that has previously shown a tendency to bite people, or violating a public health and safety law. Many states will also hold the owner responsible simply for owning the dog at the time the bite occurred. The person who had custody of the dog may also be held responsible whether they actually own the dog or not.Dog bite statistics are quite scary, as they show a large number of people are attacked by dogs every year, often resulting in serious injuries and sometimes even death. Owners must take responsibility for their dog and do their utmost to safeguard the people and other dogs that come into contact with your dog. You may also want to consider dog bite insurance if your dog does have a tendency to lash out. Trainers that Stop Biting DogsThere are a number of dog trainers that can work with your dog to stop aggressive behavior. Try to find a dog trainer that has experience in bite inhibition training. Dog Trainer Search.com (dogtrainersearch.com) offers a place where you can search for a dog trainer in your state or area. The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (nadaoi.org) also provides information on instructors.Dog biting is a serious issue, and every dog owner needs to take all the steps necessary to ensure their dog does not bite and injure another dog or human. Dog bite insurance may alleviate the costs of any liability by the dog owner, but it will not prevent the harm your dog may cause if it is aggressive and bites. Dog bite statistics are frightening - not only because of the number of incidents, but also the serious nature of those bites. Related ArticlesBest Tips for Training Companion or Working DogsFour Basic Fundamentals of Dog Training Dog Commands: Speak the Language The Basics of Dog Training as a Career Basic Dog Training Tools |
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