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How to deal properly with ferocious dogs, especially pit bulls, rottweilers and German Shepherds!

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Aug 08 2017

Dog ferocity is one of the most common questions dog owners ask about in Egypt!

First let me ask you a question, why did you bring a dog?

When you decided to get a pet, your goal was certainly for it to be a companion, a friend, a friend, or even to make you happy and put you in a good mood, or to make your children happy.

But in some cases, you may find the opposite of what you want. After you get the pet, you find that it is not social, does not like to play, or is fierce.

We talked in a previous article about what to do with your dog if it is not social , but this time it is a different problem that many people who have pets encounter, which is the ferocity of dogs...

What does dog ferocity mean?

You find the pet attacking anyone for no reason!

In 1995, an 85-year-old Australian woman was attacked and killed by a pack of Rottweilers .

In 1997, a man in New Zealand was killed by a Pit Bull Terrier attack.

So be careful if your dog is a Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler or German Shepherd, because they are among the dogs that can show the most ferocity.

That's why in this article we will explain everything you need to know about dog ferocity in 11 questions...

Reasons for dog ferocity

Q1 How do you know if your dog is fierce or not?

If you notice that the dog is attacking for no apparent reason, it may be ferocious or have rabies.

Rabies: It is a virus that infects the nervous system of dogs, and shows symptoms of ferocity and attack at any time, and this is in the case of dogs that are not vaccinated.

Click here to read the article on dog vaccinations.

Aggression: It is an abnormal behavior of the dog, which results in it attacking anything around it for more than one reason, which we will discuss below.

The ferocity starts from the moment you touch his mouth very lightly, and it gradually increases until he attacks anything around him directly.

But be careful, sometimes his attacks are to defend himself, so this is not considered ferocity, but rather a natural behavior from him to avoid falling or being exposed to danger.

Q2 What makes a dog fierce?

The domesticated dog is naturally prone to aggressive behavior for two reasons:

1- To defend himself from any unexpected behavior and keep himself away from danger.

2- He defends something he is strongly attached to... like if you were exposed to danger, he will show his ferocity to defend you.

Of course, this is one of the happiest moments of your life because you feel that you are different with your dog and that he loves you and is ready to defend you!

Q3: Can a dog be born fierce?

Ferocity is an innate nature of dogs to defend themselves against any danger!

But if you leave it to its natural state without training or taming, ferocity will become its natural behavior.

Q4: What are the signs of violence or ferocity of dogs?

If a dog is placed in a stressful situation for a long period of time, these symptoms will appear:

barking
ear standing
lack of tail movement
Change your standing position in preparation for the attack.

Q5 If my dog is fierce, how should I act?

As we said, the aggressive behavior appears if he is put in a situation that makes him angry, so all we have to do is reduce the situations that make him angry and result in this behavior.

These actions are:

1- Letting the dog interact with a group of other dogs or people he does not like.

2- If you put a tight leash on your dog.

3- Any action that puts him under pressure in general.

Q6: How do I punish my dog when he misbehaves?

As we know, what goes beyond its limits turns into its opposite.

When you punish your dog for his wrong behavior, you increase his stress, and the result of this behavior will be that his anger will increase or accumulate inside him and appear all at once.

Q7: Does the ferocity of a dog differ between male and female?

Whether male or female, both have a predisposition to violence and ferocity, because as we said, it is an innate instinct in them!

But it remains at a higher rate in males due to the surrounding environment!

Q8: When is sterilization a solution to aggressive behavior?

This solution depends on the reason for the dog's aggressive behavior...

If it is a result of his presence with other males in the same place, and he is trying to impose his control, then sterilization will be the solution.

However, if the reaction is a result of stress, then sterilization is useless.

Q9: Can I leave the fierce dog with the children?

It is in the nature of dogs that they love children very much, in addition to their positive influence on the child’s behavior when he grows up, but!

This does not mean that you should leave the dog alone with the child, because the child may do things that will cause the dog to become angry and attack him.

Q10 If the dog starts attacking, what should I do?

These are the most important steps that you must take into account and act carefully:

1- You must stop the behavior that resulted in the dog attack.

2- Stand still and do not move, because any movement will be considered by the dog as a reaction and an attack on him.

3- Try to make him sit, and offer him food he likes.

4- Completely avoid the behavior that made him become violent.

Q11 What should I do if a dog bites me?

If he bites you, you must take quick action:

1- Go to the nearest hospital to get rabies vaccine.

2- Clean the wound, do not stitch it, and take antibiotics.

3- Start taking treatment for swelling and wound healing.

And with that, we've covered most of the common questions about dog ferocity!

In the end, ferocity is a behavior in dogs, and you can reduce it and make it appear only when it is defending itself, and then your dog will be psychologically balanced.