would u put ur dog down if he accidently bit u?

Question

my smaller dog tried fightin with the bigger dog and i got in between them and i got bit so i would like to know if you got bit would u have your dog put to sleep if it was an accident

Answer 1

Nooooooooooooooo..................... It was a definate accident.I have been bit by one of my dogs for the same reason. When the dogs are fighting they do not know anything at the time except to fight, so when you try and break up a fight and get bit, the dog does not actually realize you are there. The dog is probably a loving companion when its not in a fight, and the dog is completely healthy. Do people get put down when they are in a fight and someone else getting involved to break it up gets hit? No,

Answer 2

Definately not. You were interfering (which of course, you had to being it was your smaller dog fighting a bigger one) and probably shocked the dog while he/she was already in a fighting mode.
When a dog bites purposely though, you usually do tend to put them to sleep, luckily with smaller dogs, their bites are less lethal than a large dog's, so if your small dog were to bite purposely, you would still be able to save him/her by simply going to an obedience trainer immediately to remedy the problem.
Sometimes, the first bite, especially from a small dog will just end up with a fine, depending on how bad the bite was.
The key to preventing any agressive/attacking-type biting is to stop it immediately when you see it start. Discipline your dog the exact minute you see your dog acting agressive in any way. Even on accident, as your dog should be careful who he/she is biting.

Answer 3

NO! Don't put him to sleep just for that! Almost any dog will bite you by accident if he's fighting with another dog. When you try to grab him to save him, he thinks you're another dog attacking and he's fighting for his life - he didn't even know it was you. The best way to break up a fight is to use a garbage can lid or a chair or ANYTHING other than your hands.

If both dogs belong to you, you need to train them to get along! First, keep them both on leashes held by different people even when they're in the house, so you can correct the aggressor without getting bit. You are not providing clear, firm leadership if they think they have to fight for position in the pack. Do some obedience training with each dog separately for at least 15 minutes every day - HEEL, SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME. Make sure they are getting plenty of strenuous exercise every day, at least a thirty minute run. Keep one on each side of you - don't let them get face to face. Use sturdy leashes and chain or nylon choke collars. Do NOT use a prong collar to correct aggression! Pinch (prong) collars will cause aggression problems to worsen and injure the dogs if you need to forcibly restrain them.

If they're in bed or on the couch with you, you're giving them the impression that they are your equals. Get their butts on the floor - you need to be the boss. Keep them in separate crates in separate rooms at night and feed them separately. Remove any toys that they are possessive over.

During the day, keep them together as much as possible (on leashes). (The more you separate them, the more they will fight when they get back together.) Don't let them get face-to-face or stare at each other. If one dog even gives the other a dirty look, CORRECT him! Don't wait until a full blown fight breaks out. Make them do long down stays next to each other. Take turns handing each a treat one at a time as you say his name. Make them sit and stay before you feed them or pet them. If one dog starts something, make him lie down and stay while you pet the other.

If you don't want to do the work, give one away and get some peace back in your home.

If the problem is severe, you may need a professional trainer to help you with this, but let me warn you. Many of the people charging big bucks as "trainers" are not very good and may have no more experience than you do. Ask you local vet for a recommendation. Make sure you check out references from their satisfied customers. Check with the BBB for complaints. And DON'T send yor dog away to be trained. It's a waste of money - you can't build a relationship with a dog that doesn't live with you.

I'd also suggest reading some really good books on training. Try not to do it randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also! These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan

Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Answer 4

I just got my stitches out after getting a dog bite that very same way. I am not even sure who bit me, but no one is getting put to sleep. Next time, use a broom handle to separate fighting dogs. I will too

Answer 5

No, I would only put down a dog if it was in pain or was a danger to me or my family. What your dog did was instinctive, he probably didn't know he bit you, he was in fight 'mode' with another dog and he probably felt your hand and 'snap' , he thought he was defending himself. If I had an unstable dog which was dominantly aggresive and uncontrolable, then I would consider it, put not after I had tried evrything in my power to alter the behaviour. From what you have described your dog is blameless and should not be put to sleep.

Answer 6

No, but I have to wonder why your dogs are attacking each other?

If this continues to happen, someone will be seriously injured. Either you, or one of your dogs.

You must work on the dogs aggression. Was this over food? Toys? Are they both un-altered males? What is the root of your problem? Solve your problem and this won't happen again.

Answer 7

no! the bigger dog was trying to get at the little one..I made that mistake once and my bigger dog bit a whole rite through my hand....so now if needed I use a broom to separate them and them put them each in their kennels. If they are both males they will do that off and on until you get them neutered.

Answer 8

Gosh of course not! My son did the same thing a few weeks back.. I told him to get out of it and he got bit. Next time they fight spritz them with a squirt bottle with lemon in it. It will irritate the eyes but not hurt them..

I am sure he would tell you he was sorry if he could;-) go give him some hugs and kisses and don't be afraid.. Just don't get IN it next time...

Answer 9

NO Way! They dogs should be punished , the same way you would punish your children. Put them on a chain for a while, till they can learn to get along. LOL

Answer 10

What a crazy question. Its in a dogs nature to bite. With your type of mentality you should not even have a dog. Please send your dog to an animal rescue. Do the right thing.