It is important to understand the causes of dog bite injuries before you can attempt to
think of the preventive measures or ways to at least reduce the bites if not completely
stop the bites.
Having discussed the possible reasons why puppies bite we will now be discussing the
reasons why dogs bite. However, you must surely know that a biting puppy that’s not
taught bite inhibition will almost certainly turn into a biting older dog. Dogs will bite as a
result of the following reasons among others.
Dominance and Authority:
Dogs will bite to establish leadership and order within their rank. They’re being assertive
by using their teeth to determine who is the strongest, and will to power are genetic
behavior traits which are peculiar to all canine groups. This dominance behavior being
demonstrated by dogs is as a result of survival instinct. They feel they are in charge and
need to keep other members of their group along without excluding other people. Who in
most cases will be the member of family of the dog owner and neighbors.