Bitter Apple – Boston Terrier Bites
Why do your Boston Terrier puppies bite? What are the possible causes of this behavior problem? How to identify warning signs? How to get a Boston Terrier dog to cease biting midway before it becomes a serious problem? If you’re a dog owner who has recently discovered that your Boston Terrier has bitten someone, then you probably want to find out what caused his latest bit of adventure.
It can be difficult to identify exactly what triggered your dog’s biting spree, but if you follow a few basic steps, you’ll be able to put an end to your dog’s latest biting escapade before it gets out of hand and becomes a more serious issue.
How Do Boston Terrier Bites Look?
All Boston Terrier bites should appear straight on the face, except for those very rare cases where the dog bites the leg or paw area. Be careful not to confuse a regular, casual bump on the leg or paw of your friend as a bite, because your Boston Terrier is just trying to play the game of cat and mouse with its potential victim. He wants to make sure that he doesn’t get scratched, so he bites.
Where Do Boston Terrier Bites Occur?
Boston Terriers are incredibly intelligent and curious animals, and they like to investigate their surroundings. They will wander into your living room while you are watching TV, and then start nibbling on your couch or recliner while you are reading. Don’t worry if you have small children in the house because the Boston Terrier usually stays confined to the fenced-in back yard during the day, except for a brief encounter at night when it’s hunting for dark prey.
When should I call the ER?
First, it is always recommended that you call your local vet if you bite your Boston Terrier. Any time your dog bites another animal, especially if it’s an adult, you need to get it checked out immediately. The vet will be able to identify the breed of the dog which means that he or she will be able to determine whether or not you have a true bite or if your dog is just playing with the other dog.
If it’s a Rottweiler, Pit Bull, or Doberman Pincher – Call the Police!
These three dogs are considered very dangerous and should never be owned by anyone who does not know how to handle them. Even if you are certain that you “mate” well with your Boston Terrier, it’s a good idea to protect yourself by arming yourself with as much knowledge about these breeds as possible before introducing one into your home.
What about bite marks?
Some people believe that all bites show that a dog is defending himself. While there may be some truth to this theory, most bites only contain small amounts of blood. Therefore, unless you specifically train your Boston Terrier to “go away,” it will only release its urine – which no doubt contains a lot of bacteria – whenever another animal bites it.
Why do dogs bite?
This is still one of the hottest topics around the Internet. The leading theory as to why dogs bite has to do with the way they were trained. Although we may never know exactly what happened in the minds of the early trainers, we do know that certain breeds are more aggressive than others and that they were more frequently used as fighters in their environment.
Boston Terrier bites can be quite painful for the dog. Unfortunately, many people think that the only reason a dog bites is that they are trying to defend themselves. While most bites result from fighting or chasing, there are many other reasons a dog might bite. Therefore, you need to arm yourself with as much knowledge about Boston Terrier care as possible. Armed with this information, you will be able to make the right decisions about your Boston Terrier’s health care.
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