The fall is the perfect season to spend more time outdoors with your dog. If you plan on attending a few fall festivities with your pooch, you need to be mindful of your dog’s behavior to ensure that he doesn’t bite anyone. Here’s more information about what you can do to keep your dog from biting people and the most common breeds that tend to nip at humans.
How To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’t Bite Anyone
Limit Overstimulation
It’s not uncommon for dogs to bite people when they get overstimulated. You can keep this from happening by helping them calm down. If you notice that they are acting hyper during your fall festivities, temporarily separate them from the activities.
Praise Their Good Behavior
When your dog is acting appropriately, you need to make sure you praise them. Tell them they are being good, and pat them on the head. Give them a treat when they are sitting down and leaving others alone, so they will understand how to behave in public.
Take A Class
No matter what you do, you may find that your dog still has a tendency to try to bite others. If this is the case, then you may need to seek professional support. Enroll yourself and your dog in an obedience class. The instructor will teach your dog to not bite, and they can also give you some tips you can use when you are at fall festivities with your pooch.
Dog Breeds That Are More Likely To Bite
While all dogs can bite, there are some that are more likely to bite than others. These include:
Chihuahuas
Don’t let the size of these little dogs fool you because chihuahuas can be very aggressive. They don’t often like to be taken out of familiar surroundings, and this can make it difficult to take them to fall festivities. This is why many owners choose to keep them contained in a dog stroller while they are away from home.
Pit Bulls
Pit bulls are prone to bite others because they are very territorial. They are naturally very strong, and they can do a lot of damage if they bite someone. If you notice your dog is starting to become aggressive during a fall festivity, you need to remove him from the situation to keep those around you safe.
German Shepherds
Because these dogs have natural protective instincts, it’s not uncommon to see them as police dogs. Unfortunately, these instincts can also cause them to become hostile towards others. This is why it’s necessary to make sure they are trained properly, and any bad behavior needs to be dealt with immediately.
Rottweilers
A lot of people choose to own rottweilers because this breed of dog is very protective. However, they are also very smart and need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. If they don’t get it, they can take it out on both dogs and people by biting them. Fortunately, rottweilers can easily be trained to behave well.