No, not normally, but dogs can get lockjaw.
I had a puppy once who fell in his water when it was iced over, and he couldn't get out. He got really cold, and when I found him and got him out, I ran him inside and he couldn't open his mouth.
If this happens to your dog, warm up some chicken broth, and give it to them through an eye dropper. The heat and something in their stomach helps warm them up, and makes it better. But then take them to the vet!!!!
2006-09-05 03:58:20
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answered by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5
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You probably have been told that pit bulls lock their jaws. This is not true. They, like a Bull Mastiff have alot of extra jaw muscle due to selective breeding. When they bite down on something, like another dog. It is so powerful that it seems they are locked on to whatever they are biting. It's not possible fo a dog to lock their jaws. If that were so, I would still have a Chijuajua locked on to the leg of my pants!.
2006-09-05 04:20:23
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answered by ? 4
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2015-08-06 02:06:06
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answered by Anonymous
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bull mastiffs lock jaw
2016-01-29 23:23:31
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answered by ? 4
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Do Bullmastiffs Have Lock Jaw
2017-01-16 09:37:21
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answered by haden 4
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I'm being honest when i say this, from experience, many of the answers here are wrong based on what people have heard or what people think or assume. I've trained dogs of various breeds in RingSport which is a mostly a personal protection event mixed with obedience. I've trained German Shepherds, Malinois, "Pit Bulls" Dobermans, and Rottweilers most of my life as a decoy for these events. I can tell you from experience. It does not depend on the breed at all. It depends on the dog itself and nothing else. One of the biggest scoring factors in this sport is the full and firm grip of the bite. This can and has decided victories in many events. The theory that a "pit bulls" jaws lock are incorrect. What it is, is taht the dog has been conditioned and trained to have a full and firm grip on its target. This can be accomplished by many training sessions using a puppy tug or a bite sleeve or a spring pole. The concept is to agitate the dog to the point where he/she learns that the only way they will keep the "prey" is to have a full and firm grip. I've tested teh theory of pitbulls with many dogs of the breeds. For their size and stature, they ahve a good bite with a good amount of pressure behind it. However, i have seen teh same amount of pressure or more from German Shepherds, Malinois, and Dobermans. In perticular Malinois. The theory that once the jaws are locked you cant get them open is a lie. The thing is, people haven't used common sense when trying to get a dog to release soemthing. All dogs need to breath just like humans. When dogs are agitated or worked they breath through their mouths. When they bite something and you want them to let go, you push down on teh prey item and you pull up on teh dogs collar. Eventually, the dog will let go because it will have to breath. It might take a couple of seconds or a couple of minutes but the dog has to breath and to do that they have to drop the prey item. The head shake seen by the dogs is actually a lack of complete confidence. In history, there are only a few dogs that do the head shake innately and the pit bull is not one of them. The pit bull was bred to grab and hold prey just like the Shepherds, Malinois, and Dobermans. The head shake is a trait attributed to Mastiffs and dogs with lineage from Mastiffs to include Rottweilers and Bulldogs. ALso, you can make a dog open its mouth using your hands alone. Simply place your fingers ant the two most pointed ends of teh muzzle (the front of the muzzle) and seperate. Not the most safe way of doing it but it works. I have seen dogs in my time that have incredible bites and grips from all breeds i've trained. It depends on the dog itself NOT the breed.
2016-04-12 23:56:58
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answered by Joanne 4
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lock jaw and tetnus are the same thing. so, it's possible for them to get it,.. and it's not just their jaw they're whole muscular system locks up when tetnus is transmitted. It's not pretty, and very difficult to overcome once it has set in. Remember to get your vaccinations done on time as well as your pets.
good luck
2006-09-05 10:39:43
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answered by andy pandy 1
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If you mean do they have a jaw that locks when they bite. they do not have a unique jaw structure which many breeds which were bred to fight in dog fights in the past have which allows them to hold on when many breed would have to let go this charateristic is common to bull dogs, boxers, and pitbull.
if your asking about the medical condition called Lockjaw then most dogs have a better immune system than humans and are not suceptable to the infection, though it is not impossible for them to get it, Talk to your veterinarian for more information.
2006-09-05 03:59:58
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answered by reispinscher 4
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After I started training my dog, he became very attached to me and loves to stay by side as long as he can. But just going to them won't help. You have to practice what they teach you outside of the class and you need to keep up with it at least every now and then after the class ends otherwise they'll just go back to previous habits. This course is a really good place to go for dog obedience classes. It get's your dog around other people and dogs to socialize while getting the training you need. As for electric collars, I would say to not get one. In my experience, they're only a negative effect on your dog. I mean of course you're going to need to correct your dog, but being positive and encouraging your dog works a lot faster and easier.
Every dog is different, so unless you have a german shepherd or a really smart dog, it might take a while to train her. You might get frustrated with her, but go easy. She's still a puppy and has a lot of energy. A backyard or somewhere to run will help her get rid of a lot of energy that might cause her to misbehave from boredom.
2016-04-01 03:12:14
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answered by ? 4
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Dog Training is all about getting your canine to behave well, but some people do it for sports and other entertainment purposes. Some of the other reasons people train their dogs are:
It rewarding since you get a sense of accomplishment once a dog can do something new.
It is a good opportunity to bond with the dog - this is important for the dog and for the owner.
You can make money when you train dogs as a business or for sport.
Training the dog is fun and it challenges the owner and the dog.
Different trainers have different techniques for training their canine. However, some techniques are more effective than others. To learn about the best techniques, visit a registered dog trainer, talk to a veterinarian, or do online or offline research.
There are several types of training that you, or a professional, can explore to train dogs and these are:
1) Behavior and obedience training: One training that is universal is behavior and obedience training. This is done on dogs of all ages, but it is better to start when the canine is a puppy because as they say, it is hard to teach old dogs new tricks. Behavior and obedience dog trainingbrings out the best in the dog and it makes understanding each other easier.
2) House training: House training is very important and it should also start when the dog is still a puppy. House training is all about training the dog to have house manners and to respect your space. There are several techniques used for this and they include crate training and pad training for training the dog to 'go' outside.
3) Positive reinforcement: Positive reinforcement is a new type of training approach and it is all about rewarding the dog for good behavior or for learning a new trick. All animals tend to perform better when there is a promise of a reward. Possible rewards are snacks, interaction with other dogs, giving the dog your attention, or giving the dog tug toys - the reward should take into consideration what the dog likes because dogs are different.
4) Negative reinforcement: Negative reinforcement training approach has been used for many years where the dog is punished for failure to learn or to behave properly, but this does not work because it only makes the canine scared and causes it to lose confidence. Negative reinforcement techniques included beatings and electric shocks.
5) Trick training: Trick training is done for fun, by those who want a sports dog, and those involved in other entertainment activities such as the circus. You should choose the dog carefully to avoid frustration because some dogs are easier to train than others.
6) Teething: It is important to train dogs when they are teething because they are under a lot of pain and they usually chew on furniture such as table legs, shoes, and even wallpaper. Possible training techniques for discouraging the chewing are bad-smelling sprays on items that are at risk and giving the dog chew toys.
7) Command training: It is possible to train dogs to follow commands. These commands include 'sit', 'attack', and 'fetch', among others. This requires patience and there are various techniques of dog training that can be used to achieve this such as giving rewards.
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2016-04-04 14:11:41
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answered by Niketa 4
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No dog's have locking jaws if that's what you're asking, not even Pittbull's or Rottweillers.
2006-09-05 08:03:01
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answered by Anonymous
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