If you have a dog that bites, this can be a very serious liability. A dog that is in pain, hungry or very stressed can end up biting someone. It is important to get this behavior under control immediately. You can start by earning his trust. Start spending time working with your dog and letting him take a treat out of your hand. It is crucial that you display confidence around your dog, so that he does not sense that you are afraid. While he is taking a treat from your hand, gently pet his face. Do this a couple of times a day, but only a few minutes at a time. You can eventually begin to increase the amount of time you are petting him while you give him a treat. If your dog tries to bite you, give him a firm “no” and leave him in the room alone for a minute to let him know that this is unacceptable behavior.
You also want your dog comfortable with other people. Put up a gate in another room and let your dog stay in that room while guests enter the house. Have your guests ignore him at first. One by one, have each guest get up and walk by the gate and acknowledge your dog as they toss him a treat. Do not let them linger near the gate. Using dog training to change behaviors takes baby steps. If you are persistent, he will warm up to you and your guests and be less likely to bite. To learn more Click Here!
