Comments on: Why Dogs Bite

By: Christine Hibbard

Christine Hibbard — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:32:24 +0000

I’m sorry that your Rat Terrier is behaving aggressively. When a dog has a bite history, we recommend finding a qualified professional to help you. If you contact us, we’d be happy to help you find someone in your area. If you’d prefer to look on your own, here’s on article on selecting someone qualified (look for credentials and we recommend that you not work with anyone who uses force, fear, or pain and calls it dog training): http://www.companionanimalsolutions.com/why-choose-us-2/qualified-animal-behavior-specialists

By: victor

victor — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:57:45 +0000

Hello, I have one dog who I bred he is a rat terrier, he is what the vet calles reserved, anytime anyone except the home residents enters the yard or house, the dog attacks and bites without provication, example; My daughter came to my home to deliver my lost phone, our back door is inside the gated back yard about 3 ft away, my daughter came in the gate, the dog was about 20 yrd away in his house, by the time my daughter got to the door the dog attacked, she managed to get into the storm door and sheild herself from the dog, it had gotten a bite to her shoe, she was very shook up. Another example; I was with a frien working on a ajacent unit and we exited that unit togeather, the friend was one step behind me and i got to our door by that time the dog attacked and bit my friend 5 times in seconds, when the dog acts aggresive i try to call him down and he continues the attack untill i physically get in his way, he is 2yrs old, seems to follow most commands but takes it upon himself to be agressive with others who are not living at the home, he even growls at friends who visit me while i am in my office where i sometimes bed the dog down. I have never had a dog who acted like this, i had bred rat terriers for several years, and this is the only one i heard that acts like this. Any suggestions?

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By: Behind the Behavior » Blog Archive » Protecting Your Dog on Walks

Behind the Behavior » Blog Archive » Protecting Your Dog on Walks — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:56:13 +0000

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By: children bitten by dogs

children bitten by dogs — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:15:10 +0000

yes, excellent post

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:15:45 +0000

I have a dog who isn’t aggressive, but she pees when approached and petted. I really, sincerely, appreciate the people that ask, first.

By: Diane Garrod

Diane Garrod — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:32:09 +0000

Good article Christine !!! Going to share this one.

By: Christine Hibbard

Christine Hibbard — Sat, 22 May 2010 00:48:58 +0000

@Michele C. Hollow: Isn’t it amazing how some people react when you ask them not to approach or pet a fearful dog? I’ve recommended the “Dog In Training – Give Me Space” vest which is a great product: http://www.pawsitivedog.com/DogInTrainingVest.html

By: Michele C. Hollow

Michele C. Hollow — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:34:09 +0000

I agree. I’ve seen people approach dogs when the owners have asked them not to. A friend of mine has a sweet dog who is skittish. The dog has to know you before he lets you pet him. He had trouble all the time asking people not to pet him. His dog would growl, and people would be shocked because this is a sweet looking dog. So now my friend has a vest on his dog that says, “Please don’t pet me, I’m working.” This has worked.

By: Christine Hibbard

Christine Hibbard — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:25:38 +0000

@Val Ann C, that must have been scary to watch! I couldn’t agree with you more. Letting children approach unfamiliar dogs (especially ones on leash) is never a good idea. I wrote an article on Preventing dog bites to children for Examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/x-49594-Northgate-Pets-Examiner~y2010m5d15-Preventing-dog-bites-to-children

Thanks for reading Behind the Behavior!