Biting is very common among dogs. They bite other dogs, things and even humans. As a matter of fact, every year, approximately 4,5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States. One fifth of the victims end up needing medical attention and half of them are children under the age of 13. For the purpose of prevention, it surely is necessary do understand why dogs bite. Discover the main reasons in this video!

1. Dogs Bite Because Of Possessiveness:

This is one of most common reasons, especially among untrained dogs. In fact, dogs may bite to protect their property. “Property”, in this case, can be anything from a toy, food, territory and even a human being.

2. Dogs Bite Because Of Fear:

Dogs may fear a variety of things going from sudden movements and unfamiliar situations to fright from veterinarians and stranger people. Being startled may also cause dogs to bite.

3. Dogs Bite Because of Pain:

Even the friendliest dogs may bite because of pain. It’s then surely recommended to keep your hands away from any sore areas your dog might have. Some of the most common causes of pain may include dysplasia, severe otitis and chronic injuries. Then, if your dog becomes snippy for no apparent reason, it’s best to pay a visit to the vet.

4. Dogs Bite Because Of Maternal Instincts:

Even the most trained female dogs may start biting when they bring puppies to life. As a matter of fact, protecting their youngsters is a maternal instinct to female dogs. Even if the dog loves you, it may not trust you with its puppies, especially during their early days.

5. Dogs Bite Because Of Prey Drive:

Did your parents warn you, when you were little, about running in front of dogs? In case they did, their warning surely was a very good piece of advice. As a matter of fact, prey drive is an instinct to dogs. Running or cycling past a dog resulting in a chase may trigger this innate prey drive intuition and, thus, biting.

6. Dogs Bite To Play:

This may seem absurd but it really isn’t. Dogs do bite to play. Actually, in this case, we truly mean mouthing and nipping by the word “biting”.  Playful mouthing is generally less painful than serious biting. As a matter of fact, this may even be deduced from the way the dog looks while biting. Usually, a playful dog will have a relaxed body and face. Sure its muzzle might look wrinkled, but there generally won’t be a lot of tension in is facial muscles.

To sum up, there is a plethora of reasons why dogs do bite. This fact actually calls to caution while interacting with dogs. It also shows the importance of good dog training.

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