Nothing can ruin a lovely walk with your canine friend like a dog fight. Unfortunately, even with careful attention, it can happen. It’s important to know how to avoid these accidents and also when to take your dog in for veterinary care.
Prevention is best
First, know your dog and how she interacts with others. If she is fear aggressive, then a leash should be used at all times. If your dog is friendly, she should be well-trained with a strong recall. This way, when off-leash in dog parks and while hiking, your dog will come when called. If your dog does play with other dogs, intervene if too much roughhousing or harassment occurs. This can prevent a fight before it starts.
Sometimes, despite knowing our dogs, a fight breaks out. If this is the case, never get between two fighting dogs. Sharp, sudden noises (like an airhorn), hosing the dogs down or throwing a blanket over the fighting dogs are the best, safest approaches.
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