Dog biting is a serious problem that is not being taken seriously anymore. There are thousands that are injured a year from an aggressive dog. As dog owners we have the responsibility of training our dogs not to bite or be aggressive in any other manner. Most people don't know where to start. Well, here are some prevention tips, causes so you understand your pet, and solutions to help you and them live a safer life.

Sometimes, the puppy fails to learn not to bite. As a puppy, your dog will play constantly with their siblings. When they bite another pup, what happens? That puppy yelps and withdraws from the play. On that note, if your pup bites you when playing, do the same thing; yelp and stop playing. they'll learn what appropriate play is all about and get the message.

1. Give Alternatives

Never play with your dog only using your hands. They cannot associate your hands with play. If your hands look like a toy they will be treated like a toy. So always use toys when playing with your dog, and always have plenty of toys available to them. This is so they always have something to do and don't get frustrated.

2. No Aggressive Play

When playing games with your dog make sure they don't get aggressive. If you're playing tug of way with them and they begin to grow, or snarl them stop playing and reprimand them immediately. Plus no wrestling. It's ok to run with each other but NEVER get aggressive with them. They'll start to think that this behavior is OK.

3. Socialize Them

To keep your dog from biting strangers, make sure you let them socialize with neighbors and friends a lot. The more people they get to know, the less likely they will be to bite those they don't know.

As an adult, dogs can bite because of they are confused about their role in the household. They may think they're the boss or "alpha" dog and you are trying to invade their territory. Breaking the dog of this is fairly simple and teaches that YOU are the alpha. Those ways are:

4. You Always Sit Higher Up

You should always sit higher than your dog. The alpha always sits in higher places. So don't let your dog on the couch, chairs, and especially keep them off the bed.

5. Make Sure You are in Control

You need to be in control of everything you two do together. If your dog demands attention from you don't give it to them. If they place their head on your lap or under your hand, IGNORE THEM! Plus if you play make sure you initiated it.

6. You Eat First Eat your meal and wash up BEFORE feeding your dog.

7. No Games in Where You Can Lose Again, NO tug of war with the animal. If you happen to lose, they become "top dog".

8. Go Where You Want

Always be in control of where you're walking when walking your dog, and be the first in the door.

9. Reprimand Them

If your dog happens to bite you then sternly say "OUCH" and immediately stop paying attention to them.

10. One on the Snout

Rap them gently on the nose and say to them "no biting!" I do NOT mean to beat the dog, but just a little rap on the snout with a newspaper or even your fingers. Lightly, lightly, lightly!

11. A Light Spritz

Get a spray bottle and fill it with water. When they bite, give the dog a little spritz.

12. Illness

Older dogs that begin to bite are a whole different ball game. This can be due to pain or the loss of sight or hearing that causes the animal to startle. These are simple and easy to remedy with either pain medication or simply telling people to be sure the dog is aware of them before approaching or petting it.

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