Question: What to do if your dog attacks you?

One of the best animals anyone could ever own is a pet dog. Dogs are truly loyal and very loving. There is no question why many people consider a dog a man's best friend. Dogs are always there for you when you need them. They have a crazy ability to know how you are feeling and somehow know exactly what to do in order to make you feel better. If you are feeling down, your dog will usually come up to and try and snuggle. If you are happy and energetic, your dog will try and play fetch with you or want to go on a walk. Dogs somewhat feed off of your own energy. This is why in several instances dogs will feed of an individuals vibe and bite them.

Dogs bite for many reasons, mostly to try and protect themselves or you, the owner. What happens though when your dog bite you? This is a common occurrence and it is important to know why this has happened. Most of the times when a dog bites their owner, it is usually out of play and not out of aggression. A dog's bite can be very powerful and when they are play biting, their bite is normally a fraction of it's real bite. However, if your dog does bite you with all of it's force, there are ways in order to stop this from happening.

The best way to try and stop your dog from biting you is to understand why the are really biting you. It is usually the owner's fault that a dog bites them. Lack of attention or dog abuse can lead to violent biting of the owner. Normal dogs who receive plenty of love and attention, no matter what breed, usually do not bite their owner. However, if you are the one out of a trillion who may be dealing with their dog biting you for no reason, here is a solution to your problem. After your dog bites you, pinch your dog's lips and say in a soft firm voice, �No Biting!� A couple times of this lip pinching should get the point across.

Never physically handle this situation with your dog because it will only further the biting problem. Besides, it is mean and cruel to ever hit your dog and you deserve to be bit if you do so. Dogs are instinctive animals and when they bite, it is usually out of necessity.