What should I do if my dogs fight and bite each other to death? Experts teach "5 tips to stop vicious fights". If you pull away forcefully with your hands, you may be injured.

When two dogs at home get into a fight, how can the owner correctly intervene and stop it? In this interview, Mr. Ethan, the pet trainer of the Hallopet Training Center, provides a detailed analysis of this issue for pet owners.

When dogs fight, owners need to intervene in correct and safe ways, not only to avoid injuries to dogs, but also to protect themselves from accidental injuries. The following are specific handling methods and suggestions.

1. The owner should stay calm first

When dogs fight, the owner's mood will directly affect the situation at the scene. Please stay calm and avoid shouting or showing panic, otherwise it may increase the dog's anxiety and stimulate them to fight more intensely.

2. Do not pull the dog hard with your hands

Do not use your hands to pull away fighting dogs, because they are in a highly excited state at this time and may accidentally injure you because they cannot distinguish between their owners and their opponents.

3. Divert the dog's attention

Try to use some non-direct contact methods to separate the dogs, such as banging pans and other objects to make noises to distract the dogs; or prepare a spray bottle and spray water on them to make the dogs temporarily stop their actions; Throw pillows, blankets, or soft toys to distract your dog.

4. Correct separation method

If two dogs have bitten each other, it is recommended that two people each grab the hind legs of one dog and pull them back quickly. This can effectively separate the dogs and reduce the chance of them continuing to fight.

5. Make use of obstacles

Quickly place large blankets, chairs, and other objects between the two dogs to create a physical barrier to reduce their direct contact and reduce the chance of continued fighting.

When the dogs are successfully separated, isolate them immediately, either in different rooms or separated by fences, and wait for them to calm down before proceeding to the next step. Never hit or punish your dog as this will not solve the problem and may actually make them more anxious or aggressive. In addition, the causes of dog conflicts should be clarified as soon as possible. The most common factors are competition for resources (food, toys, owner's attention), territorial awareness, anxiety or fear of another dog, etc. Understanding the causes of fights can prevent future conflicts from occurring.

If dogs often fight, you can consider improving it through behavioral training, such as strengthening positive behaviors and giving rewards immediately when two dogs get along peacefully. Usually, the dog should also be allowed to have its own toys and activity space to avoid competition for resources. If the fighting problem does not improve significantly, you can also seek help from a professional pet behaviorist, who can more effectively resolve the conflict problem.

Editor's note: The correctness of the questions answered by experts in this column may vary depending on the status, breed, and growth environment of each pet. For some owners, the column's answers may be limited. If you find that your furry child has If the situation is special, please consult a professional pet trainer or veterinarian for further information.