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<blockquote data-quote="Mamaof5" data-source="post: 399677"><p>If you think your dog is aggressive check the following symptoms</p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Excessive barking;</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong> A tendency to snarl, growl, or snap to protect food</strong>;</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <strong>Overprotectiveness of possessions;</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Fearfulness in new situations or around strangers;</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong> Severe attacks on other animals, such as cats or livestock;</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <strong>Attempts to mount people's legs;</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong> Snapping and snarling when petted, groomed, or lifted;</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong> Frequent attempts to chase moving objects such as bicycles, skateboards, cars and trucks;</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <strong>Repeated escapes from home and long periods spent roaming free</strong></li> </ul><p> <strong>How to Avoid Dog Attacks.</strong></p><p></p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Avoid going onto private property unless specifically invited.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Do not run when confronted with a threatening dog.</strong> Running only stimulates the dog to increase its aggression.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Hold your ground and demonstrate moderate dominance by telling the dog firmly to go home.</strong> This usually works wonders. Firmly saying "no" and "sit" may also work.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Avoid direct eye contact, which the dog interprets as a challenge.</strong> Instead, appear nonchalant.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>When the dog begins to back away, slowly retreat also</strong>, keeping the dog in view without paying much attention to it. If the dog begins to come back, stop and wait until it moves off again.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Do not try to outdistance the dog on a bicycle.</strong> Stop, dismount and stand with the bicycle between you and the dog. Without something to chase, the dog may lose interest.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Do not try to pet a strange, free-roaming dog.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Never attempt to touch or pet a dog that is eating or sleeping.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Do not be embarrassed to jump on a car, climb a tree, or call for help if you are threatened.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Do not be embarrassed to ask a dog owner to restrain the dog until it clearly recognizes you as a friend.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Avoid any encounters with guard-trained dogs.</strong> Find out if any are patrolling before you walk in a new area.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Report all aggressive loose dogs or incidents of actual bites.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Keep still and try to remain calm.</strong> Do not scream or run. (J. Michael Cornwell, DVM, advises children to "be a tree," with feet together, elbows against your chest and hands under your neck.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Glance at the dog so you know where it is, but don't stare it in the eyes</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Don't turn your back on the barking animal.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Let the dog sniff you.</strong> In most cases, it will leave as soon as it realizes that you aren't really a threat.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Speak to the dog only in a calm voice.</strong> You might try: "Go away," "Go home" or "Nice dog."</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Wait until the dog leaves, then slowly back away until it's out of sight.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>As a last resort</strong>, throw or pretend to throw an object at an aggressive dog.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>If attacked</strong>, "feed" the dog something else--your jacket, bike, purse, books--to distract it.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>If knocked down</strong>, curl into a ball, and use your hands to protect your head and neck.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Seek immediate medical attention for dog bites.</strong> All bites should also be reported to the police or animal-control department.</li> </ul><p><a href="http://www.canismajor.com/dog/aggres1.html" target="_blank">http://www.canismajor.com/dog/aggres1.html</a></p><p></p><p>Some more information for you. A lot of this is behavior centered.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mamaof5, post: 399677"] If you think your dog is aggressive check the following symptoms [LIST] [*][B]Excessive barking;[/B] [*][B] A tendency to snarl, growl, or snap to protect food[/B]; [*] [B]Overprotectiveness of possessions;[/B] [*][B]Fearfulness in new situations or around strangers;[/B] [*][B] Severe attacks on other animals, such as cats or livestock;[/B] [*] [B]Attempts to mount people's legs;[/B] [*][B] Snapping and snarling when petted, groomed, or lifted;[/B] [*][B] Frequent attempts to chase moving objects such as bicycles, skateboards, cars and trucks;[/B] [*] [B]Repeated escapes from home and long periods spent roaming free[/B] [/LIST] [B]How to Avoid Dog Attacks.[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Avoid going onto private property unless specifically invited.[/B] [*][B]Do not run when confronted with a threatening dog.[/B] Running only stimulates the dog to increase its aggression. [*][B]Hold your ground and demonstrate moderate dominance by telling the dog firmly to go home.[/B] This usually works wonders. Firmly saying "no" and "sit" may also work. [*][B]Avoid direct eye contact, which the dog interprets as a challenge.[/B] Instead, appear nonchalant. [*][B]When the dog begins to back away, slowly retreat also[/B], keeping the dog in view without paying much attention to it. If the dog begins to come back, stop and wait until it moves off again. [*][B]Do not try to outdistance the dog on a bicycle.[/B] Stop, dismount and stand with the bicycle between you and the dog. Without something to chase, the dog may lose interest. [*][B]Do not try to pet a strange, free-roaming dog.[/B] [*][B]Never attempt to touch or pet a dog that is eating or sleeping.[/B] [*][B]Do not be embarrassed to jump on a car, climb a tree, or call for help if you are threatened.[/B] [*][B]Do not be embarrassed to ask a dog owner to restrain the dog until it clearly recognizes you as a friend.[/B] [*][B]Avoid any encounters with guard-trained dogs.[/B] Find out if any are patrolling before you walk in a new area. [*][B]Report all aggressive loose dogs or incidents of actual bites.[/B] [*][B]Keep still and try to remain calm.[/B] Do not scream or run. (J. Michael Cornwell, DVM, advises children to "be a tree," with feet together, elbows against your chest and hands under your neck.) [*][B]Glance at the dog so you know where it is, but don't stare it in the eyes[/B]. [*][B]Don't turn your back on the barking animal.[/B] [*][B]Let the dog sniff you.[/B] In most cases, it will leave as soon as it realizes that you aren't really a threat. [*][B]Speak to the dog only in a calm voice.[/B] You might try: "Go away," "Go home" or "Nice dog." [*][B]Wait until the dog leaves, then slowly back away until it's out of sight.[/B] [*][B]As a last resort[/B], throw or pretend to throw an object at an aggressive dog. [*][B]If attacked[/B], "feed" the dog something else--your jacket, bike, purse, books--to distract it. [*][B]If knocked down[/B], curl into a ball, and use your hands to protect your head and neck. [*][B]Seek immediate medical attention for dog bites.[/B] All bites should also be reported to the police or animal-control department. [/LIST] [url]http://www.canismajor.com/dog/aggres1.html[/url] Some more information for you. A lot of this is behavior centered. [/QUOTE]
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