tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post4839390027251606173..comments2023-09-28T08:31:02.877-07:00Comments on Responsible Pet Ownership Blog: How to Break Up a Dog FightCANIDAE Pet Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469755460646975188noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-52337255488815960152013-01-04T09:12:22.927-08:002013-01-04T09:12:22.927-08:00I've never hit my dogs. But I've had to b...I've never hit my dogs. But I've had to break up fights between my male German Sheppard and English Mastiff... Our English Mastiff bitch was in heat, and the Sheppard attacked the Mastiff. I had nothing available except my body. I stepped in the middle and took the bites and grabbed the Sheppard by the neck and dragged him away. The two females saw me. Since that day, when any of them start growling, I just raise my hand like i did that day and step right towards them... and they back down. It's not the BEST option, but I earned my Alpha status with blood just like a real Alpha in the wild. Remember. YOU are the Alpha. If you are not willing to bleed for your pack, you don't deserve to be Aplha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-9008025460844728802012-11-29T11:43:02.870-08:002012-11-29T11:43:02.870-08:00ammonia in a small spray bottle,spray them right i...ammonia in a small spray bottle,spray them right in the nose and eyes, works like a charm. whenever i walk my dog i take it with, only had to use it once and it saved my dogs life, so needless to say I swear by it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-16182989720334019022012-09-19T10:14:57.295-07:002012-09-19T10:14:57.295-07:00Anonymous, Im confused...your dog was in a "b...Anonymous, Im confused...your dog was in a "boarding" facility when the bite happened, yet the person that works there wants you to put her injury on your homeowners..i may not know anything about insurance, but why would something that didnt happen in your home be on your homeowners...This women first and foremost is a dog handler, and she of all people should know NOT to get in the middle of a dog fight, her being bitten was her own fault, she chose to break it up, and she was bitten...bites are always at the fault of a person, even if a dog attacks, it may be the owners fault at that point...the way i see it is she chose to make a snap decision, and it came back on her, and if she was also given instructions to not have your dog around another dog, she again violated an agreement and again was at fault for what happened. Weather homeowners pays out or not...its her fault she was bitten.k..https://www.blogger.com/profile/02505033447129231128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-71716456369712338702012-08-28T00:57:00.371-07:002012-08-28T00:57:00.371-07:00This seems to be happening to us quite often now. ...This seems to be happening to us quite often now. I have a pit/lab mix who is male and very aggressive to other dogs and a 3 year old shepherd mix. They get along very well most I the time but when it comes to toys or bones my pitbull attacks my other dog, viciously. Sometimes late at night we'll take them out to this field by my house and let them play. Tonight we took a frisbee with us and they got in a fight. It's been so bad lately that my pit seems like he's going to kill my other dog. It got so bad so fast and my boyfriend tried to separate them and I panicked and kicked my dog a few times( which obviously is terrible and I didn't want to do it but it was a reaction) but it didn't help and now I'm scared that he'll remember and hate me for it. Do they realize what else is happening? Also my other dog, who usually doesn't fight back wouldn't let go either this time and I don't know what to do, in so scared one day one of them will end up dead. We decided they can't have toys anymore. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-27752761616999376522012-08-20T05:01:32.334-07:002012-08-20T05:01:32.334-07:00I have a red heeler x am staf and a bull terrier x...I have a red heeler x am staf and a bull terrier x staffy both males and both 6 months old. I got my red heeler 2 wks before the bully he is a very excitable dog and cannot take both for A walk together as my bully reacts to his excitability and wants to fight and the whole walk is a mess with both of them then always wanting to bicker. They also fight a lot at home over food and toys and around me. Until reading your posts I have previously yelled and got angry which usually doesn't seperate them. Sometimes I can make a loud noise and they will seperate then sit and lick each other and are best buddies again. I have started to recognize when my heeler isn't happy as his tail goes up and he stands rigid also his hackles come up. I say no and he will walk off. I am getting them both neutered on Monday and hope thus will reduce the fights. My partner also works away for 4 wks at a time and is only hone for 1 so I don't have anyone to help me seperate them and tell my 5 yr old to stay away. I will try the water and vinegar and let u know how I go. These posts gave been very helpful. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061311354502642933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-31301721170955428802012-04-19T23:46:13.981-07:002012-04-19T23:46:13.981-07:00Have you heard of a "break up stick"? T...Have you heard of a "break up stick"? This is what handlers in pit fighting rings use. I am NOT into pit fighting... I work with rehabilitating dogs from these cruel environments. A break up stick can be a broom/mop handle, or any strong and long stick item. If the dogs are in a hold, slowly guide the stick into the mouth and roll it back to the back of the mouth. The dogs will latch onto the stick... when this happens push the dog off of the other dog with the stick. Then pull the dogs away from each other's grip. This works great with two people but is possible with one as well. Good luck with your dogs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-78694469291258732762012-03-09T12:58:58.871-08:002012-03-09T12:58:58.871-08:00Let me clarify a little bit. My homeowners insura...Let me clarify a little bit. My homeowners insurance has assured me this person is not out to sue the pants off me. All this person wants is what is entitled to he/she. My insurance company will pay out (when the investigation is over) from my liability coverage. After this matter is resolved, then they will drop my policy. This has been going on for about a year now, do these dog bite claims really take this long to rectify?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-36355850389091327662012-03-09T05:00:26.475-08:002012-03-09T05:00:26.475-08:00I am currently dealing with a situation hopefully ...I am currently dealing with a situation hopefully someone could give me some advice for. I have a 5 year old pit mix who got into a fight with a large malamute. I don't know exactly what transpired because it happened at a boarding facility, but the owner/operator stepped in to break up the fight and unfortunately was bitten by my dog. This person is seeking compensation from my homeowners insurance, but my agency told me that they don't insure those with pits. This was not the first time my dog was cared for at this facility, and perviously my wife instructed the owner how to care for our dog. My wife explicitly instructed her (written instructions) to keep our dog separated from any large males. Has anyone out there had experience with this type of situation? Any advice is welcome. I have been informed that my insurance company will be dropping me in a couple months. The claim is still under investigation. What do you fellow pit owners do for homeowners insurance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-86490579267014572782012-02-23T18:24:15.923-08:002012-02-23T18:24:15.923-08:00There is also a product called Halt that the mailm...There is also a product called Halt that the mailmen carry. I got it at my local bike shop because often cyclists encounter dogs. It shoots a stream of pepper spray 10 feet so it could be used on a stray dog that was about to attack your dogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-1159847603356848362012-01-30T07:44:41.139-08:002012-01-30T07:44:41.139-08:00Thanks Linda...will be getting some pepper spray t...Thanks Linda...will be getting some pepper spray then...wanted some advice first, there are tons of loose dogs in my area, as well as people that just have no common sense. It all makes sense.k..https://www.blogger.com/profile/02505033447129231128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-83167951051054820832012-01-27T21:05:10.974-08:002012-01-27T21:05:10.974-08:00Hi K.,
I would not recommend a stun gun. For one ...Hi K.,<br /><br />I would not recommend a stun gun. For one thing, it's too easy to stun the wrong dog and it may not even phase the dog you stun. It's more apt to excite the dog and make things worse. The pepper spray will work, but you have to spray it directly into the dog's nose and eyes for it to be effective and you may have to do it a couple of times. <br /><br />The problem with fighting dogs is, in the heat of battle, they don't feel pain. Pepper spray will work better than vinegar and water.<br /><br />Meeting a dog when you're out with your dog can be hard. If you have a good stout stick, it will usually help you fend off another dog, but it is harder when you are also trying to control your dog. <br /><br />Pepper spray can help to stop a dog from attacking because he's not in the fighting mode yet and the spray is more effective before a fight starts. The best thing you can do if another dog attacks your dog while walking is to stay as calm as you can and don't yell at either dog because that will only excite them more. <br /><br />Check out this article on what to do if another dog attacks. There's some other ideas there. <br /><br />http://canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-to-do-if-another-dog-attacks-your.html<br /><br />LindaLindahttp://canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-18955228393043350212012-01-25T04:56:16.225-08:002012-01-25T04:56:16.225-08:00Wow, you could have totally lost a finger. The fi...Wow, you could have totally lost a finger. The fight i was telling you guys about in my previous post, it was between the dog i am fostering (male) and another dog (female). He grabbed her ear, and just would not let her go, we tried everything, the twisting of the collar to cut off his air..nothing..held his hind legs up in the air..nothing, i didnt have anything else i could do, so...i grabbed top of his mouth, and the bottom, and tried to pry his teeth apart....no luck, and ended up getting bitten in the process by the other dog thinking she was biting him. Although when he heard me yell "OUCH" he released, like he thought he hurt me. I would like for someone to respond about my question about a stun gun...if i carried one what would it do to a dog that was attacking my own...i would not want anything to permanantly harm a dog, but also wouldnt want anything that would just make it more mad...pepper spray and pepper mix..good idea, but have heard that some dogs just dont even react to it, vinegar and water mix..good idea, but what if it doesnt work, and breaking stick is good for dogs you know, if im attacked by a stray, or my dog is attacked by a stray, i wouldnt want to even try it...any other ideas? let me know what the best ideas are..please and thanksk..https://www.blogger.com/profile/02505033447129231128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-33435860136078799792012-01-23T05:22:09.260-08:002012-01-23T05:22:09.260-08:00Definitely skip the cattle prod. Let's focus i...Definitely skip the cattle prod. Let's focus in your deafie for a minute. Has she always been deaf? How old was she when she left her mom? My deaf dog knew about 20 signs in modified sign language. He was an aggressor, though, and had mental problems that couldn't be helped. As a responsible owner, I had to put him down. I'm not saying that's what you'll have to do, though. Check out Hector on www.badrap.orgTheRiverFinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859688132979507584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-20575701358504630342012-01-23T05:11:41.996-08:002012-01-23T05:11:41.996-08:00I have an American Pit Bull Terrier and an Austral...I have an American Pit Bull Terrier and an Australian Cattle Dog that have gotten into two fights, both times because they hadn't had their walks, both were excited and the ACD wanted on the couch next to me. My APBT is very protective. The first time it ended on their terms before I could get them apart. The second time, I used my finger to gag my APBT so he would let go. It worked, but that's a dangerous strategy. I recommend making a modified breaker bar. You need a smooth, curved rod or stick to slide between the teeth and to the back of the tongue. They will gag and let go...and you netter be quick to separate them then. It's really easier with two people.TheRiverFinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859688132979507584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-85108993302542459482012-01-18T06:19:34.663-08:002012-01-18T06:19:34.663-08:00Im going to keep each of these in my car..my fianc...Im going to keep each of these in my car..my fiance and i plan playdates with dogs 99% of them are pits or pit mixes, we do it for socialization..which they need regularly...so far we had one fight with a rescue dog that i was fostering...these are all great ideas..i wanted to ask but also not sound like i abuse animals, because i love animals..i live in a really bad area, and everyone has there eye on my full breed am staff...i thought about purchasing a stun gun..mainly for men creeps that would want to take my non-aggressive dog...she may protect me if it came down to it but she really is a softy...but i was wondering what would a stun gun do to a dog, like if i was approached by a stray dog..or possibly at one of our playdates and it got out of hand...i would not want to kill a dog..but i wonder if it would not be strong enough..or too strong?k..https://www.blogger.com/profile/02505033447129231128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-58617408075425654372012-01-06T00:50:48.010-08:002012-01-06T00:50:48.010-08:00Has anyone tried commercial pepper spray?Has anyone tried commercial pepper spray?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-54268129905286226192011-12-24T15:15:50.343-08:002011-12-24T15:15:50.343-08:00I have 2 male pitbull's and when they get in a...I have 2 male pitbull's and when they get in a fight I can't seperate them, help i've been bite twice already!Barbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684684169615609204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-54918157962713734852011-08-12T10:19:23.304-07:002011-08-12T10:19:23.304-07:00I wish I read this last night... Both my dog and I...I wish I read this last night... Both my dog and I got bit this morning... Not fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-36211514139943727792011-04-08T00:04:47.513-07:002011-04-08T00:04:47.513-07:00well you can use ground up red pepper juice which ...well you can use ground up red pepper juice which mix with water in a spray bottle. I would use black pepper powder first on their nose because it makes them sneeze and break up the fight. It will work 99 percent of time the other 1 percent I would use red pepper juice mix with water on their nose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-67249841246828189872011-01-15T19:32:56.337-08:002011-01-15T19:32:56.337-08:00Thank you for your response. The puppy will be spa...Thank you for your response. The puppy will be spayed at the end of the month. They are fighting once a week. When the older dog gets excited the puppy does too and the older one doesn't like it. The puppy has been trained with hand signals.It is so nerve racking for me because I always have to watch them. They are fine at other places but the older dog is very territorial at home. Next time I will try the blanket or water and vinegar.I'll skip the cattle prod!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-61856324537836815212011-01-14T23:16:20.665-08:002011-01-14T23:16:20.665-08:00Hi Anonymous,
I don't think a cattle prod wou...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />I don't think a cattle prod would work. During a dog fight, a dog's mind is so full of rage and focused on the other dog that the cattle prod is more likely to only increase their level of aggression. I think the cattle prod would only add more fuel to a fight and I would not recommend using one. You also risk the dog turning and attacking the cattle prod but getting you instead.<br /><br />Have you had them spayed? Have you been able to figure out what starts the fight? Can you tell when they are about to get into a fight? <br /><br />I would start out taking both of them for a daily walk. It doesn't have to be a long walk, but long enough to give them a chance to work off some energy and get some stimulation for the mind.<br /><br />Watch their body language because you can get clues on when one is getting ready to fight. It could be a problem with the younger one since she's deaf, but you can teach her hand signals to help her understand you. A different hand signal for each command. It doesn't matter what the signal is you use, just be consistent with each signal for a command. By teaching them both to sit and stay, you have some control over them that can help give you the time you need to get them to calm down before a fight breaks out.<br /><br />I had a deaf dog and he was taught to sit, stay and come with hand signals. I used a wave of my hand to come, hand held up with the palm out to stay and sit was a downward motion with my hand. Simple motions. <br /><br />Another command that's good for dogs to know, is "back up". It's a good way to move two dogs away from each other before they start to fight. All of my dogs understand that command and it's been useful in putting a small amount of distance between two dogs ready to rumble. <br /><br />Try and figure out why they are getting into fights. There is a reason why. Then you can go from there to work on changing their behavior. <br /><br />Your best course of action is to just know your dogs so well and know how to read their body language, you know when they're about to get into a fight.<br /><br />Let me know if you have any other questions.<br /><br />LindaLindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-51651869281626166862011-01-14T19:56:42.028-08:002011-01-14T19:56:42.028-08:00I have 2 female pitbulls, one is 4 and the other i...I have 2 female pitbulls, one is 4 and the other is 1 year old. They fight about twice a month.One problem is that the younger one is deaf. So far picking up their legs have helped them to release. The vet thinks that a cattle prod may work, any ideas on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-27257556169315894762011-01-06T18:29:44.732-08:002011-01-06T18:29:44.732-08:00Hey Linda, Thank you so much for that advice! When...Hey Linda, Thank you so much for that advice! When my mom first brought the puppy home, I had her keep him outside before she even brought him in the house. I got My dog on her leash, and took her out to where my mom and the puppy was. My mom was holding the puppy while I let my dog sniff his butt, We let her do that for a few minutes and right away we took them for A long walk together. (I believe I seen the dog whisperer do that, So i gave it a try) They did fine for the first few days, But I believe it was because my dog was in heat. She went after him once when the puppy had A toy, But I got in the middle before she could get to him. The 2nd time, They was outside. I had the puppy on A leash, and bella was lose in the yard.. She never pays attenion to him, so i thought that was okay. But she came up to him, put her butt up in the air and tried to play with him ... I dont know what happened because it happend so fast, But She had him by the face. It lasted for about 10 seconds (but it felt like much longer lol) And I got in the middle and got the puppy. He was about 9 weeks old when that happened. (All he had was A little cut on his lip, nothing serious thank goodness) So after that I didnt want to take any more chances. But now he's almost 5 months old, And im sick of having to keep them apart. I am getting her spayed this month since the puppy is A boy and I dont want to add to the over-population of pit bulls, So i was hoping that would help. So we are going to give that A try! I also have made alot of changes with my dog.. I went out and bought her A bed so she has her own little area, and I've been teaching her new tricks. (You can teach an old dog new tricks, i've learned) And we have been going jogging alot more than we used too. So im hoping in the long run it will all work out while we are living here :) So thank you so much again, We are going to get started on that right away!<br />KelliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-45444462709494759522011-01-05T18:35:57.467-08:002011-01-05T18:35:57.467-08:00Hi Kelli,
Spaying can help, but it's not the ...Hi Kelli,<br /><br />Spaying can help, but it's not the one single solution. Having her fixed is also a good idea to help prevent health problems, like some cancers, as she gets older. <br /><br />How did you introduce your dog with your parent's puppy? It's a process that can take a couple weeks or longer before some dogs warm up to each other. Are the fights associated with food or when they are around you guys? Or does your dog just attack out of the blue?<br /><br />The best way to introduce dogs is to put both of them on leashes and sit with one dog on one side of the room and the other dog on the other side of the room. Do this for about week. It could take longer or it could be a shorter period of time. It depends on the dogs. As they get used to seeing each other in the same room and nothing happens, move them a little closer. Stay as calm as you can and try not to give out nervous vibes. The dogs can and will pick that up. Don't get mad or yell at them when and if they react in aggressive ways. Keep them on their leashes. If they bark or growl, ignore the behavior unless the barking or growing becomes excessive. Give both of them plenty of time to adjust before moving them closer. In the meantime, work with both dogs and teach them to sit and stay. Keep them on leashes anytime you have both of them together until you feel confident they will both behave. Eventually, you want them to get to the point where they can smell each other. <br /><br />Learn to read your dog and the puppy's body language. Sometimes their signs are hard to pick up, but when you know what to look for, you can stop a fight before it happens. <br /><br />I would also recommend you work with your pit bull by giving her extensive training. Sit, stay, come, down and any other commands you want to teach her. That gives her a way to refocus her mind on positive things and gives you better control of her. All dogs need to be controlled by their owner and especially a pit bull because too many people will unfairly convict a dog because of their breed. Make sure to only use positive reinforcement with her. Working with the puppy with the same kind of training would also be a good idea. <br /><br />I would suggest whenever they are left alone that you keep them separated, just to be on the safe side or at least until they've proven to you they won't fight when no one is home.<br /><br />A pit bull is just as lovable as any dog and can get along with others, but you need to recognize they have the strength and ability to do harm if not properly trained or socialized. <br /><br />Try reintroducing them very slowly and give them the time both of them need to get to know each other. If you have any other questions or problems, please come back and let me know.<br /><br />LindaLindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-84606962539034582782011-01-05T15:01:27.706-08:002011-01-05T15:01:27.706-08:00Hey, This was very helpful. I have A three year ol...Hey, This was very helpful. I have A three year old female pit bull who was attacted twice when she was about 6 months to A year old.. And ever since then she lost trust with all dogs. She has started A couple fights with lose dogs in our area when we are out on walks, and I've been able to break up the fights by myself. I recently moved back in with my parents with My dog, and they also have A 4 month old puppy. We have to keep them seperated (its VERY stressful!) Because my dog has went after the puppy When I was alone.. I thought she was going to kill the puppy. It was very scary, So now I do not trust her to be around him at all. Do you think if I got my dog Spayed, will that help with her aggression issues? I would love any advice. I hate locking my dog up, but I do take her jogging to drain her energy each day. Thanks for reading!<br />KelliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com