After a fight, shouldn’t dogs be trained? Well, not exactly.
Dog owners who feel their dog needs a refresher course in polite behavior may have just witnessed their dog start or join a fight.
While it is entirely appropriate to resume training after a fight, it is more difficult to instruct your dog on what to do or not do immediately after the incident.
The first thing you must do is maintain your composure and disperse the melee.
Having trouble breaking up a fight between dogs?
After reading this article, you will be fully aware of what to do at the following time.
Now, it’s important to consider the origin of the fighting and body language.
To create a training schedule later, make a mental note.
Second, after a fight, you can’t exactly discipline the dog.
There are a few things you should actually never do immediately following an incident.
Big no-gos.
The kind of method you’re looking for is training, not punishment.
There are a few factors that make “discipline” irrelevant. Thank goodness, I know the answers.
The third point is that we want to train our dogs for long-term good behavior.
Dealing with the fallout is always preferable to prevention. If a fight has broken out, look into what led to the fight and take preventative action moving forward.
But let’s get started because it may all sound pretty confusing at this point.
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How To Discipline A Dog After Fighting?
Stop The Fight
Prioritize ending the fight; to do this, enlist the aid of outside resources. A bucket of cold water or loud noises can be of assistance.
Physical punishment will only make matters worse because they will interpret screaming as approval and interpret it as “I’m angry, let’s fight.”
Separate Them
Keep the animals apart. You can use a “bad dog corner” for this step, which could be a space where they go to fight. Keep them apart until they exhibit signs of calming down.
Just put them back in the “bad dog corner” if they try to fight after being sequestered. They need to understand that being there means that their actions are not acceptable.
Cut The Cause
Find the cause they were defending, then take it away. Ignore both of them if they are competing for your attention. They must realize that battling for something will only result in its total loss. Your dogs need to see this behavior for them to understand that you are the pack leader.
Put Some Order
You’ll need to establish strict discipline for your dogs in your home. Dogs can depend on routine, consistency, and events that are predictable and scheduled. They will believe that if there is some degree of certainty regarding the length of time and the quantity of some resources, they won’t fight for more of either.
For instance, if they argue over food, feed them both at the same time of day in different rooms just to be safe. The jealousy between your dogs will decrease if you spend the same amount of time with them, such as when you go for a walk together.
Apply Discipline
Apply discipline to other facets of your dogs’ lives, such as playtime. After playing, don’t just leave your toys on the ground. The dogs will regard you as the leader if you specify when they can play. It will prevent fighting over the toy if you take it when that time is up.
In addition to helping dogs align their routines with yours, doing it consistently will reinforce your authority. This understanding shows that the pursuit of more is pointless.
What Should You Not Do After a Dog Fight?
Never punish or yell at the dog after the fight has been broken up; instead, start training your dog to stop fighting in the future.
If you’re uncertain about your dog’s behavior, think about seeking professional assistance.
The dog is typically unable to make the connection and will instead learn to fear their handler, so punishing them after the fight won’t work.
After a fight, you shouldn’t lower your guard.
That entails keeping your dog apart from any nearby dogs and denying him access to them.
After a fight, some trainers advise taking the dogs for a walk together, and in some cases, this advice is valid.
What You Should Never Do During A Dog Fight?
Here are some actions you should consider carefully in order to prevent any accidents:
- Do not interfere with dog fights in any way.
- You should never use your hands to break up a dog fight.
- To remove a dog from a fight, never bite him or grab him by the tail.
- Do not approach a dog fight with your face.
Can Dogs Be Spiteful After Fighting?
Since humans aren’t involved, dogs don’t tend to harbor resentment. A dog fight can occur for dominance or a resource like food or water in normal or natural situations. The victor forfeits resources or dominance.
Dogs that fight to become the leader may fight again at different times, but it will always be for dominance and never for retaliation.
When both dogs receive unequal punishment following a fight, dogs often become spiteful. One who receives a mild reprimand will observe how his “opponent” is subjected to harsher punishment. He will interpret this as you being angry with him, and by extension, he will feel the same way.
Make sure the punishments for both of your dogs are the same. This will demonstrate to them that nobody is “the weak,” and that you are not upset with any one of them in particular.
Understand Your Dog Is Just A Bad Behavior
Dealing with an aggressive dog can be frustrating, but you should realize that your dog’s behavior is motivated. The best way to discipline a dog after a fight is to identify the cause and teach your dog to alter the behavior that results from it.
Don’t let your dog irritate you. Hug your pet and work on the undesirable behavior. Your pup won’t feel the need to attack another dog any longer, so you can soon breathe deeply.