If you’ve ever taken your dog to a dog park or to an off-leash walk you’ve probably seen two dogs get into a fight at some point or other. It can be a terrifying sight. Many pet parents panic and don’t know what to do. Oftentimes, people will do exactly what they shouldn’t do and get bitten as a result. That’s because many people have never learned what methods are unsafe and what ones are recommended when dealing with a dog fight.
Every dog fight is unpredictable and there is always a risk of harm no matter what technique is used to try and break one up. Always consider your personal safety before acting and educate yourself on some of the recommended ways of breaking up a dog fight in order to minimize the risk of getting hurt. And remember, you can always call the authorities for help if you judge that it is too dangerous to intervene.
Real dog fight or play fight?
The first thing to determine is whether or not the two dogs are actually fighting or simply play fighting. Sometimes when dogs play it can appear pretty violent, especially to people not familiar with dog behavior. There may be growling, snapping and tussling.
The easiest way to tell if you are looking at dogs rough playing is to look at the dogs’ body language. Their bodies will appear loose, bouncy and elastic (not rigid or stiff) and you will usually notice their tails wagging and happy grins on their faces.
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