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The most important thing to remember about dog bite attacks is that a dog will almost always bite a person when feeling threatened. This is a completely natural instinct, one we still see in the domesticated dogs. It is thus very important when interacting with dogs to realize aggressive behavior is usually provoked by humans. Dog attacks might happen when:

• The dog feels he has to defend himself or his territory.
• The dog protects his puppies.
• The dog is startled by something unexpected.
• The dog bites as he thinks you are playing and it is all a part of the fun.
• The dog is in a situation in which he is afraid of something.
• The dog is ill or injured.

Stopping Dog Bites

One of the most important things is to understand the body language of your dog. There are almost always warning signs that appear before a bite …