Effective Ways to Educate a Dog That Bites Their Owner

First and foremost, we must practice tolerance. Dogs, after all, are animals and there's always a chance they might bite. Since they cannot communicate, a dog that hasn't been properly trained and whose owner is unaware of its body language may resort to biting as a means of expressing its discontent in certain situations. The fault for a dog bite lies not with the dog but with the human.

Consider this: every day, when you chop vegetables with a knife, there's a risk of cutting your finger. In fact, many socalled dog bite incidents are merely superficial scrapes, far less severe than a cut from a knife. Similarly, daily driving can lead to minor accidents and collisions. Yet, no one would throw away a knife because of a minor cut, or sell a car after a small mishap.

If you believe that a dog, once trained, should be abandoned or euthanized for biting again, then there's no need to waste your time reading further. If a dog has a long history of biting, it's unlikely to be completely corrected in a short period. If you have zero tolerance for a dog biting, especially if it's the owner, then perhaps it's best not to start with a dog.

The next principle is "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em."

Correcting a dog's aggressive behavior requires a high level of professionalism, and many owners are unable to do it on their own. In most households, there are various individuals with different personalities and abilities, such as the elderly, children, and nannies, making it difficult to train everyone to correct the dog's aggressive behavior quickly. Each incident only reinforces the behavior. Therefore, the primary task is to avoid the dog biting again. And unless the dog is rabid, every bite has a reason. With careful observation, owners can learn the situations that may lead to their dog biting and avoid close contact during those times to minimize the risk of a bite.

Here are some common reasons why pet dogs might bite at home:

1. Protecting Resources.

Dogs may guard their food, den, toys, and other possessions. If an owner attempts to interfere with their "treasure," they might bite without hesitation, simply to keep their belongings safe. So, by giving them space and not touching their "prized possessions," you can prevent conflicts.

2. Improper Touch.

If a dog hasn't been trained properly or has been mistreated by humans, it may bite when touched inappropriately. This could be due to a wrong body part, such as touching the head, paws, private areas, or mouth, or at an inopportune time, like when the dog is sleeping or injured. Even the intensity of the touch can be a problem, such as when grooming the dog too roughly, causing pain. These situations require specialized training, so it's best not to touch a dog impulsively before it's trained.

3. Overthetop Punishment.

Dogs may bite out of selfdefense when they feel threatened. Some owners, unaware of proper training methods, resort to punishment for the dog's "offenses," such as urinating indoors or stealing food. A scared and desperate dog may bite in retaliation. It's crucial to avoid confronting a dog that's hiding under the bed, in a corner, or in its窝, as it may feel trapped and more likely to bite out of fear.