Dog aggression is a very complex topic, but in the dog’s mind, its reasons for biting may be quite simple. If it bites when its resources—food, its position on the furniture or a toy—are threatened, it feels entitled to ‘punish’ the owner for encroaching on its territory.
The number of people who would believe that there is a generation of dogs intent on biting people for fun is quite alarming. Why do dogs bite? Well, let’s be clear on one thing; dogs can and do bite. Their mouths are their first line of defence and attack. When dogs do bite, the consequences range from shock, minor injuries all the way to fatalities. Dog bites are, in fact, avoidable. A better understanding of a dog’s body language can help us get somewhere near to understanding the reasons and motivations for its biting and serious attacks.
