7/25/2023 0 Comments Boxer dogs fight![]() If the dogs were walking with their heads held high and proud it would indicate an excited and possibly dominant state of mind.Įven with Bruno running around like a crazy pup does not excite Allie into a dominant state. Allie the Boxer is walking with her head lowered, a sign of submission. If they were between their legs it would indicate that they were unsure, insecure or frightened. If the dog's tails were rigid and held high it would indicate a dominant state. Tundra (on the right) is holding his tail low, Tacoma (on the left) has her tail relaxed and she is walking with her head lowered, not high. Notice how all four of the dogs have their heads lowered while walking. A dog in a dominant state of mind raises its head high and proud trying to make itself bigger. See the white cat to the right? That is Kung Fu Kitty. When the Great Pyrenees walk away Allie does not try and get in front of them. All of these signs tell me that neither dog has any intention of attacking at the moment.Īllie allows herself to be smelled from behind. Allie's ears are also slightly back and her tail is not straight up. This tells me Tacoma means no harm to Allie. Notice Tacoma's tail it is middle-of-the-road and somewhat relaxed. ![]() When a dog turns its head away and avoids eye contact it is telling you it does not wish to challenge you. When Tacoma the Great Pyrenees starts to smell her from the front Allie the Boxer turns her head away to avoid eye contact. I have learned what signs to watch for, what body language would mean trouble and what the good signs are. She is 8 years old and she no longer picks fights with other dogs. Don’t change anything between the dogs unless there was an obvious trigger.Allie the Boxer has changed her ways.Do not get nervous or add tension because you are afraid they will fight again. Observe and watch them carefully for any aggressive behaviors. If you are unsure, put them in crates next to each other. Dogs live in the moment, they don’t hold grudges – they move on. After the dogs have been checked, the priority should be getting them calm and back together.Check for injuries and see your veterinarian immediately for a full evaluation. Your voice is a tell-tale sign of your emotions. Take a few deep breaths so you can get a clear head.What to do AFTER the dogs are separated and secure … A hose, fog horn, or dog repellant (mace) might also give you enough time to separate them as well.You don’t want to pull and risk pulling skin off of either dog if they are latched. Also, keep in mind that you are not attempting to pull them apart, you are trying to get them to let go. The reason you grab and raise quick is to limit the risk you will get bit. Lifting the back legs should throw one or both dogs off balance and give you enough time to separate them. If you are alone, try dealing with the aggressor first. This is easier when there are two calm individuals that are willing to step in. If the dogs are locked, quickly grab the back of the dog’s legs and lift as high as you can.This will create enough time to control one or both dogs. Try forcing something large in between them (garbage can/chair/couch cushion) to break them apart.Remain calm and in control of your emotions.Leave or walk away while your dog is fighting.This will more likely end up in injuries to one or both the dogs. This is how most people get bit during a fight. Stick your hands in to try and grab a collar/leash or one of the dogs.This will always make the fight more intense. Yell, scream, panic, or let your emotions get out of control.But you should know what to do and what not to do during any dog fight. Hopefully you will never have to break up a fight between your boxer and another dog. Sometimes there are tell-tale signs that you can observe in advanced and other times, it happens so quickly –you are dealing with the fight rather than preventing one. So you should know your dog and the difference between playing and behavior that is getting out of control. Often times, when dogs play –it appears as if they are fighting. Some dogs might fight when they are afraid or feel threatened, particularly when an aggressive dog pursues. But it can happen, and when it does- its cause is usually from extraneous stimuli or outside influences other than the breed itself. It is rare that we see aggressive behavior in boxers, especially since they are such a fun loving, easy-going, clown around breed.
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