CANINE AGGRESSION:

Super Dog will put up with a lot of doggie indiscretions, but aggression is NOT one of them! This is no time to be cute. If your dog growls, lifts its lip, snaps or heaven forbid ... bites, see a professional trainer IMMEDIATELY.

Now, not every nip means your dog is becoming Cujo. There are times when your puppy is trying out his or her baby teeth on you (OUCH!). That's probably not aggression, he or she just need to learn what's allowed and what not permitted.

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Why Do Dogs Bite?
Reprinted from the Marin Humane Society

Dog bites range from painless nips to fatal maulings and account for up to 5% of all hospital emergency room visits. Although dogs may bite for a variety of reasons, bite statistics show that unsterilzed dogs are up to 3 times more likely to bite than those which have been spayed or neutered. Lack of socialization, improper training, excitement and fear can all contribute to a dog attack.

Dog owners can protect themselves, their children and strangers by following some general rules:

Teach your dog appropriate behavior.
Don't play aggressive games such as wrestling or tug of war and never 'sic' your dog on another person. It is important that your dog recognizes members of your family as pack members not to be challenged.

Be a responsible pet owner.
For everyone's safety, do not allow your dog to roam. Make your pet a member of the family. Dogs that spend too much time in the dog house or tied in the back yard have a much greater chance of developing aggressive behavior problems.

Err on the safe side.
If you do not know how your dog will react to a new situation, be cautious. If you think your dog might panic in a crowd, leave him at home. Help your dog become accustomed to a variety of situations.

When you encounter an unfamiliar or agitated dog.
Don't run. The dog's natural instinct is to chase and catch running prey. If a
dog threatens, don't scream. Avoid eye contact, try to remain motionless until the dog leaves, then back away slowly until the dog is out of sight. Don't approach a strange dog, especially one that is tethered or confined. If
someone is walking a pet on a leash, ask before you pet.

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