Some people recommend pepper spray, but the spray can get on you and your dog as well. An air-horn is also a good defensive weapon. It's loud enough to distract an attacking dog, which might defuse the attack. Always be on alert when out with your dogs.
Aggression between unfamiliar dogs can be due to fear, poor communication, defensive, possessive behavior over resources (including perhaps family members or other pets) or territorial behavior over territory or owner.
You should contact the police after the attack if possible.
A law enforcement professional can help assess the situation and verify the legitimacy of the incident, reducing the burden of proof for the injured party.
There is no real cure for inter-dog aggression. Instead, treatment is heavily focused on controlling the problem. Owners must learn how to avoid situations that encourage aggressive behavior in the dog, and to break up fights quickly and safely when they occur.
Some dogs just feel the need to show dominance, especially if their space is being violated. You may find dog on dog aggression because they feel threatened by other dogs, especially if they are bigger than them or are gaining attention from their owners.
Teaching your dog to ignore other dogs is essential for obedience training. Being around other dogs is a huge and common distraction. By training your dog to ignore other dogs, you can keep your dog from disrupting others on walks or prevent a dog fight.
The safest and most effective way to treat an aggression problem is to implement behavior modification under the guidance of a qualified professional. Modifying a dog's behavior involves rewarding her for good behavior—so you'll likely be more successful if your dog enjoys praise, treats and toys.
Under no circumstances should the dogs be allowed to "fight it out." You could be injured due to redirected aggressive attacks, or when you attempt to break up the fight (see below).
2) If the dogs have begun fighting, grab the aggressor by his tail and pull up and backwards. When grabbed by their tail, most dogs will also release a bite grip. Continue moving backwards, pulling the dog by its tail so that he cannot turn around and bite you.
In a real fight, the dogs will target the stomach, throat, and front legs and the victim of the attack will often retaliate by grabbing a hold of the other dog's neck. If your dog is involved in such a fight and receives severe injuries, take him to the vet immediately.
Dog aggression can be related to fear, prey drive, socialization issues, and guarding territory, among other things. Most aggressive behavior in dogs stems from fear and anxiety, rather than the desire to hurt others. A certified animal behaviorist can help you safely deal with your dog's aggressive behavior.
In short, the answer is yes, a dog can be traumatised after a dog attack. Alongside the physical scars of the wounds they have gained, the dog may be emotionally scarred from the traumatic event, and you will need to be on the lookout for behaviour that might indicate your dog has been affected in this way.
The most common causes include conflict aggression, fear-based, defensive aggression, status related aggression, possessive aggression, food guarding aggression and redirected aggression.
Remain Calm and Assertive- No matter how angry you are at your dog for their aggressive behaviour, shouting at them will only worsen their aggression. Hold your dog back firmly (don't tug suddenly as this may also distress them) and calmly walk on.
It's important to raise the dogs' hind legs far enough off the ground to force them to stand on their front legs. This will restrict their movements and make it difficult to fight. Always isolate and secure dogs when separated after a fight. Place a barrier between the dogs.
A dog that has bitten at least 2 people can be euthanized after a court hearing. These 2 bites must have happened in separate incidents. If a victim was bitten more than once in a single attack, it only counts as a single bite.
People and dogs can become injured when there's a fight. Also, a dog will remember that he's been attacked. It may be very difficult–if not impossible–for them to get along afterwards.
Dogs may fight for a number of reasons. Even dogs that live together or are related can and will fight. Unfortunately, some fighting dogs will not stop fighting until an injury occurs that results in one dog backing off. However, some triggers are easily identified and can be avoided.
While it seems dogs do forgive after a fight, there's still a lot more to learn about reconciliation in dogs. In some multi-dog households, it doesn't always work out. Shyan-Norwalt has observed dogs in the same family who did not reconcile but instead separated after every conflict.
Can a Dog That Bites Ever Be Trusted Again? With enough patience and care, many dogs can learn how to manage their stress levels more effectively. As you build better communication skills with your dog, you'll also start to rebuild your trust with them.