@@kingeddiam2543 Okay you should not own a dog that you can't control enough to walk. He meant the dog was in the lead pulling if she turned around and walked away from the dog park the dog would go with her. If he wouldn't she should have not walked by it. Thus it was probably her intention to take him there espically since she let him off the leash.
My dog is a whippet x Bedlington terrier and has a super high prey drive. Therefore dog parks are not a good idea and so we take him to the normal dog-friendly park where there are squirrels for him to chase and occasionally a dog for him to play in a controlled situation. Also, I live in England where there are no dog parks and plenty of squirrels.
As a shelter worker, this is one of the first things I tell new hires. No one wants to do it, but when it comes down to it you have to defend yourself and others. We run our local animal control and I have witnessed multiple fights, broken up multiple fights, and been bitten twice myself while breaking up fights.
That's alarming behavior for a golden. Yes, they're hyper dogs and prey driven like other dogs, but they're also not prone to attacking their owners in the fashion you described. heartbreaking situation.
You would be surprised at how "aggressive" some goldens can be. Most are very nice, and either lazy or super energetic. As a vet tech I can tell you that some of the worst injuries we've had have been from a golden. But yes: that is a very alarming behavior from a golden, and not at all normal.
Wes Moran we have to remember energetic breeds can become aggressive when not exercised properly, I would put my money on it’s not getting enough exercise.
I know! My HEART!!!!! I couldn’t take it. That lady loved her dog, and now he just bites her with no second thoughts?! I can’t imagine something like that happening with my dog, it would break my heart.
She should have known more about her dog and generally dogs her dog doesn't like other dogs and she brings it to the dog park?? I mean I don't even know what to say she endangered herself other people other peoples dogs and her dog... She is Just stupid and unresponsible
I grew up with dogs and my dogs have been in dog fights before. The first step is actually always be aware of the dog’s behavior, so you can intervene as soon as possible to avoid any possible injuries. The next tip I learned this one from my dad and it helped me before. When a dog bites you, not a cat, a dog bites you on your arm, pushed your arm towards the bite. It might hurt you a little bit more, but it will hurt the dog too and they will want to let go.
Well the instinct is to pull where you're risking shredding and losing chunks because the teeth are likely still clamped. Pushing into the bite forces the teeth inward which is unnatural and does promote release. Similar advice when it comes to people biting you.. in any case mouths are bacteria ridden and disinfecting immediately is highly recommended.
Hey guys, I'm a Canine behavior specialist amd Veterinary student! I can answer any questions on this topic! To start off, this dog attacked as a result of a fear response. Very irresponsible of the owner to not remove her dog from a situation she knew was uncomfortable for her dog. So this Golden at the park showed what's classically called displacement behaviour. Displacement behaviour, if you don't know already is a redirect of the aggression. What this means is that when this fight broke out, and their owner went in for the collar, they immediately moved to defend themselves assuming that her hand was, in fact, Bear. If you've ever gotten into a fight and had your adrenaline kick in, you'll know what I mean when I say the dog was so amped up, they didn't realize what they were attacking anymore and just continued to assault the owner. Dr. Mike, you nailed everything in regards to how to seperate a dog fight. Never put yourself in the middle! When dogs fight they become what we call a "twister" which means they turn around in circles when they're engaged with another dog. Stay out of the way and do the wheelbarrow if loud sharp noises don't work. Same thing for dog attacks! Protect your vitals and fight back if you need to but DO NOT RUN and do not go to the ground if you can avoid it.
@@janareisten767 Good question!Unfortunately, this happens a lot. Sometimes, an owner sees their dog as perfect and can do no wrong and they make excuses for their dogs inappropriate behavior. The best thing you can do in a situation like this is to remove your dog from the situation as best as you can, and definitely walk your dog on a leash. Leashes aren't just for controlling your dogs course on a walk. A leash gives you the ability to control a situation like this. Ultimately, it's up to the other owner to control her dog, and it's up to you to protect yours and make them comfortable. Take your dog and try to walk them away. You can also make a loud noise to scare the other dog off. Great product I recommend for any dog owner is called a Pet Convincer. It's a little device that uses a small CO2 cannister to make a loud hissing sound when you pull the trigger. It has a safety on it too so you don't spray it by mistake! Works as an excellent deterrent :)
As someone who works in veterinary medicine and has to handle aggressive animals daily. Including seeing injuries from dog fights, I agree 100% with everything in this video. Plus bonus tip, if you don't have great control over your dog and/ or know it can be aggressive, DO NOT TAKE IT TO A DOG PARK!!! And always keep you pet on a leash in public spaces
I let my dog off leash in dog parks but have the leash in hand and follow her closely . I can’t stand owners at the dog park who aren’t paying any attention to their dog and playing on their phone .
@Miranda yes. Dogs are pack animals and feed off the energy of those around them. If they have already attacked once I would steer clear of them. It is always the owners responsibility to ensure their pets do not cause harm to others, whether human or animals. If you keep having problems I would recommend calling the non emergency police line or animals control and ask them what your options are in this case. The options vary depending on where you live. Stay safe.
@@thebestthingstowatch I was wondering, my dog is 2 years now and is a very playful hyper dog! its very friendly to us and our family! but when it was younger it would get growled at and have harsh play fights with much bigger dogs! do you think this could have caused my dog to become very protective and now barks at smaller dogs? it has also become very aggressive when play fighting!!! I would appreciate your feedback!!
@@kelseyks4230 I'm sorry to be blunt but it sounds like your not facing reality. You can't say your dog is not aggressive and also say that it tries to attack/ intimidate other dogs. It cannot be both, and regardless of the reason your dog may have to try and intimidate other dogs, taking it to a dog park where you will have NO control over your pet and the safety of those around you is irresponsible. I understand not wanting to face the reality that something that you think of as part of the family could be dangerous, but burying your head in the sand is no way to deal with it. If you want to train your dog how to socialize with other animals I would recommend contacting a animal behavior specialist. They can help guide you in training and socializing your pet in a controlled environment. Again, I'm not intending to be rude but I have encountered too many pet parents over the years that refuse to accept their pet could harm someone or something. I have also been injured too many times because owners refuse to tell the staff their pet may try to bite for certain procedures. Denial will only result in others getting hurt. Your pet may be a part of your family, but like with all families there must be rules, boundaries and consequences for breaking the rules. If you live in Arizona then I would recommend Dr. moffet at the Mesa animal hospital. She is a board certified veterinarian and animal behavior specialist. She's usually booked out three months in advance but she does fantastic work with behavior modifications.
Owners who can't control their dog(s) are really frustrating. I remember an incident from when I was a teenager. My and my friends were playing football(soccer) in a fenced off area of AstroTurf. There was a hole in the fence and a big dog came running in and picked up the football in its mouth. My friend who owned a dog went over to try and get the ball back. Suddenly the owner came through the fence and shouted "careful, she bites". This negligent owner was walking a dog near a kids park with no lead, no muzzle and absolutely no verbal control. The AstroTurf was full of small children and I shiver when I think of what could have happened
There once was a white dog (not sure what breed) but it was walking around and it did actually belong to someone in the area and it had biten like two people already. i dont think the bite were too bad tho. anyway me and my sister were too scared to walk home our usual way. it just makes you think, WHY!
And what should be a starting point for the owners? I personaly can’t control my dog so I don’t take him out. Fortunetly, I live in a house so he has enought space to run. But I would like to go with him on a mountain. Where should I start? With me is as sweet as sugar, but when a stranger is around.. not rly...
Yes, this is the main reason I don't take any of my dogs to places where there are other dogs I don't know. I trust mine, but I don't trust the other owners and dogs. Thankfully, I live in a house with a big yard for my crew to run and play happily, but I know others who are not so lucky or live in a city and dog parks are a must.
@@koko_minss3132 So are goldens typically. Never base a breed by it's breed. like all living creatures they're their own entity with their own distinct personality. Like all things it comes down to how they were raised and cared for.
Today, a celebrity (in Norway) newfoundland dog died. He was soo goofy and had a great personality. Made many people laugh 😊 Made me think of Bear. Hope he's okay and having the best life 🙏
Today my puppy was attacked by another big dog. My puppy was yelling like I’ve never heard before, and after the shock of the situation, my instinct kicked in and remembered this video. I grabbed the rear legs of the attacking dog and my husband and I were able to redirect his attention and get him away from our puppy. I saved my puppy with this clear and really well made video, whose information got in my brain so well that they came back to the surface in a moment of crisis. Thank you Dr Mike, thank you thank you thank you. You really helped me today, and it’s not even through a human medicine related video!
I very similar situation happened to me, I have a very small dog, that likes to act tuff when he is not. So we were watching this big dog for a friend, her and my dog were playing. Then the big dog started to bother my dog in some way, causing him to growl, so the big dog lunged. My dog made this awful noise it just triggered me. I shoved my rist at the dogs throat to stop it from biting my dog, grabbed my dog, the big dog bit my rist, When I grabbed my dog the big dog was chasing me still trying to attack him. I just ran the second after I got bit to my room and slammed my door. Then checked if he hurt my dog. It was scary the dog isn’t a bad dog, just big dogs sometimes get too hyper.
I have two dogs, both one year old each. One of my dogs is dog reactive, and doesn't get along well with other dogs, but we still bring both to the dog park. They are Heeler/staffy mixes. If a dog attacks one of my dogs too harshly, the other comes in and teams up against the attacking dog and drives it away. Eventually, the fight dissipates and they go their separate ways. And, If my dogs are the one who starts it, I grab their hind legs and practically drag them away. I am never alone when I go, I always have my older sister or older brother come with me.
I want to thank you from Russia, you've just saved my dog's life. 40 minutes ago he was attacked by rottweiler. On adrenaline, and because I remember your tips, I grabbed this dog by his back legs and pulled up, while it's owner was beating it in head(prettyuseless). My pup has just one small injury, and his one leg hurts, but not broken. We are very lucky to have you and your wonderful channel. Thanks from my little spitz Tima too
I’m training to be a dog behaviourist and I can see what triggered the Goldie by going off what Dr. Mike described... Unconfident and nervous owner takes her nervous dog to a dog park. Goldie is scared of big dogs and Mum scared of her dog going near them. Goldie’s stress hormones rise when he sees Bear and he tries to suss out if Bear is a threat to him and Mum. Goldies mum runs over in a huge panic and pushes her dog away from what the Goldie already sees as a possible threat. All this does is makes the Goldie think that Bear is in fact a huge threat and that Mum (who should be trying to reassure him that there is no need to worry) is extremely scared of Bear too. Goldie wants to protect itself and worried owner and this makes his adrenaline levels rise even more. When a dog’s fight or flight hormone kicks in, the dog doesn’t understand or think about what it is doing. All is knows is that it needs to survive. When the Goldie was attacking it’s owner, it did not intend on hurting her. This story is very sad as the poor dog was so stressed out that it lost all sense of what it was doing and ended up hurting the very woman that it was trying to protect. The best thing the owner could have done, was carried on as if she was not at all worried, and calmly praised her dog for being close to Bear. Dogs pick up on owners nerves and this is very often what makes a dog attack another. Confidence is key. It’s the owner that needs training here, not the dog.
Perfectly said! I couldn’t agree more! Its honestly sad, because now people are going to say ‘that dog is dangerous’, when really its the owner who needs to learn how to handle dogs :(
Donald Trump I love ur username 😂😂 lol! Imagine this being real Donald Trump who watched Doctor Mike’s channel too! Nevermind I think I need to go back to bed 😂 it’s 4:30 AM here
As veterinary nurse, all you're saying is absolutely true. You should never and I mean NEVER pull on the leash when your dog is fighting another dog, because he's going to redirect his anger on you or on someone else who is close to you and you don't want that.
To me, & I could be wrong, but if my dog came back at me that means my dog has no respect for me & thinks they are higher in the pecking order. & that means time for some additional training
Ben, the issue isn't that they think they're stronger than you, it's that they're hunting and combat animals. Dogs are wild when they get into fight modes, and the way they process information changes, just like with people. Red mist descends and until they realize that there's no threat, they typically won't recognize what is and isn't 'friendly' to them. If your dog attacks you because you tried to break up a fight, it didn't see you as the pack leader, it saw you as someone else trying to fight.
When your dog is in an aggressive state and you step up and grab your dog it basically gives the confidence to initiate an attack. I have a husky and normally some “fights” he gets into are normally solved without any biting just a few growls and submission but the best way is you have both owners seize control of their dog and separate them and wait until they are in a calm and submissive before let back out.
We brought my dog to a dog park , and as soon as we saw that he was showing even a few signs of aggression we left because we didn't want any animals or humans getting hurt. You have to take responsibility for your own pet if your dog is being aggressive leave before something bad happens, just have common sense
My dog was attacked twice in her life besides being a very friendly, peaceful and most of all antisocial dog (not antisocial meaning she’d try to get away from other dogs, she just didn’t seek them out). Both of those attacks happened completely unprovoked and sadly were handled very badly by the owners of the other dogs involved. I was present for one of them and I was alone with my dog in the evening taking her out for her evening bathroom break. At the time I was maybe 13 or 14 years old. As we made our way around the block another dog came up to us, his owner kinda dragging behind not really paying much attention. My dog showed that she didn’t really seem to feel comfortable about this dog getting close to her and I put her on the side of me that was opposite to where the other dog was and my approach was to just keep walking normally and pass this dog. My sog was still uneasy though and she had a UTI at the time so she stopped to pee every few metres. While she was peeing this other dog ran up to her and started to get in her space in a very demanding way. She warned him with a growl and moved to get away from him, but before I could shorten her leash and walk away, the other dog had her by the ear and was yanking her around. Thankfully he got off her when his owner yelled at him and yanked on his long leash but I was there crying because my dog had blood squirting everywhere from her ear (ears are very vascular so that’s normal but still scary) and she was hiding behind me whimpering with this dog still trying to come at her. The other owner just said sorry and dragged her dog off like nothing happened. My dog was fine I don’t think she even needed sutures, but she wouldn’t walk that route anymore for weeks and thinking back, I find it really disgusting of the other owner to just walk away from the crying child and the bleeding dog that her dog had just torn open for no reason. She said sorry but not even like she meant it, it was more like the sorry you say to someone when you accidentally bump into them.
Am 8 the only one who read all of that but anyways people are sometimes jerks and need t9 train their dogs better I’m sorry that happened but at least it hadn’t gotten too bad
@@luziel3071 I completely agree. the other owner should have helped you make the bleeding on your dog stop and helped you get your dog at least in front of the vet.
I am so sorry you had to go through that as a young kid (yes, 13/14 is young!). Did you tell your parents? Was an attempt ever made to contact the other dog owner, if they were regular neighbors? I know this is hard, because you and your dog are kind of traumatized at the time and it is hard to think straight. I remember once as a young teen I was riding my bike and I was hit by a car suddenly running into me from out of nowhere. I was a little hurt, but my bike was TOTALLED. Plus I think I hurt my front teeth. I went home and my parents were really upset and worried and asked me a zillion questions about the driver and car. I was just so traumatized and felt bad about the bike as if it were my fault and it wasn't. Thankfully, it was just a bike, but your pup - I would have been destroyed.
@@jbjacobs9514 thanks! I called my mom right when it happened so she could take our dog to the vet. My mom also later went to confront the owner of the other dog and they said sorry but nothing more ever happened and I didn't see them again. I was mainly scared for my dog at the time but she was fine after. I don't think she even needed stitches so I was ok when I knew she was ok!❤️
Im a licensed veterinary technician-golden retrievers, just like any other breed, can be mentally unstable. I once witnessed a golden bite off a veterinarians ear. No joke. Just because a dog is a certain breed sometimes makes people think that it will not be aggressive. It’s always dog dependent, not breed dependent. Know the body language. Know the warning signs, and stay safe. Good video, my friend ❤️ snuggle that pup for me!
I agree! I have interacted with lots of Golden Retrievers at my job (dog boarding facility), and I was so surprised when I encountered one who was aggressive toward me and the other staff when we had him do something he didn’t want to do (like go back in his room). It was like like he’s never been corrected in his life!
Yes, great advice. It's about the dog and its body language, not the breed. Just because it's a golden retriever, doesn't mean that you just let your guard down.
In the posted rules in my dog park it does contain a "must have control over the dog at all times" caveat. But it's also posted that you're supposed to clean up pet poo and there are certainly people that don't follow that one.
Exactly. They have rules for that sort of thing. She was just asking for a confrontation. Dr Mike would have every legal recourse to sue her for any damages that happened to bear and she’d be liable because she had no control on her dog, one and two, because she knew he had thing against bigger dogs. She willing knew it and did it anyways.
There's always people that will try to use dog parks as socialization for their dogs. The dog needs to be well socialized before coming to the park. But unfortunately, unpredictable dogs are to be expected at the park.
Maybe she was a new dog owner and simply didn't think her dog was a problem. I'm getting a puppy soon and these are things I'm need to learn before I get one. At the same time a little common sense will go a long way, sounds like she let it off the lead and she shouldn't have.
In 7 years, my dog has bitten me once: he was gagging and when I tried to swipe for whatever was in his mouth, his teeth came down in my hand. He felt so bad about it that he hid in the corner of the back yard for several hours. It broke my heart.
I had to do that when I took my pup for a walk and he picked up a discarded rib bone, I stuck my hand into his mouth and he chomped down leaving my hand numb for a bit.
Thanks for sharing. We’ve been lucky so far. We’ve had a few incidents at the dog park so we’ve pretty much stopped going, but most of our bad experiences have been within two blocks of our home with dogs whose owners’ believe leashes are animal abuse or believe that their dog would never hurt another dog. It’s made my PTSD so much worse when I’m just trying to take my service dog out on a walk and I have to protect him from other dogs.
As a veterinary student who's personally broken up several dog fights, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. However, I also want to point out (not addressed) is when a dog has another dog in their mouth, lift them by the scruff of the neck STRAIGHT UP until their front legs are off the floor. Why? It does several things; surprises the dog, so they're no longer in that aggressive mindset, second it makes them unable to turn and bite you. Have one person wait to catch the animal that the dog has in his mouth when he/she drops it (it make take 10-30 seconds) and then separate them and of course tend to needs. If you're pinning a dog down the most important part is to pin the head. You may need several people to help because some dogs, while not very large, can be extremely strong (ie. german shepherds), in one case I had, we needed FOUR people to restrain one german shepherd. He was THAT STRONG. So just keep in mind that restraining the head may not be the best option if you're alone with a medium-large breed dog.
Firebird my friend has a jack Russell and it's very friendly it loves meeting new dogs! It would never hurt you! Despite its size it is an extremely strong dog!! You can see just looking at it the muscle in its legs the shoulder area is very strong!! He's a very nice dog but can be a bit bold sometimes😂😂not in a bad way of course! Also I really want to do veterinary when I grow up!!
The most important thing to remember is to never think that a dog "would never hurt you". Dogs are sweet, I love them. But they can be unpredictable, or at least hard to understand. I'm not saying that people have to be afraid of dogs, but they should always take precautions, so the dog does not feel threaten.
As a former vet student, that pinching the back of the neck doesn't work for every types of dogs, but it sure does to the cats. Do you notice how mommy cats carry their kittens? They bite the back of the kitten's neck taming them
Yes, any dog can be aggressive depending on the situation but there's no doubt that some breeds are really problematic like pitbulls. I speak for experience.
@@AlexMartinez-dc4pe I really don't think that it's the aggression of the breed that's an issue with most traditional fighting dogs, it's the effectiveness of their attacks when they do get aggressive. Little things like Chihuahuas are some of the most aggressive dogs I've seen, but very unlikely to hurt you. Most of the sweetest dogs I know are bully breeds but I am aware that it only takes one time for a usually sweet and snuggly pitbull to snap and it can kill a person. It's all about understanding that animals are animals and taking precautions.
Any animal is aggressive in the right situation. Call a random American a cunt a few times and see what happens. They are quite touchy about that word.
If only more people could understand that. Every dog has it's own personality just like humans. And if not properly socialized ANY breed of dog can an will become aggressive.
@@Goldenheart_345 you are aware that pitbulls are dogs bred for their violent tenancies right? They exist solely from pit fighting. The strongest, most violent, most insane survived to be bred. The rest, not so much.
Also if a blanket doesn't work or you don't have one, a well timed water bucket aimed at their head should stop a dogfight as well. About a year ago my two dogs wouldn't stop fighting so I kept pouring the water they drink from on their head. It worked every time I did it right.
I squealed! Thank you so much for liking my comment this great, I look up to you. You're an amazing doctor and person in general! You're really great, keep being a good person much love
My only requests to Dr. Mike: 1) Your videos are very good and informative and it really comes in handy at the right time. 2) Pleaseeeee..... make more videos with bear (your dog is soooo cuteeee I just wanna hug him right now). Thank you once again Dr. Mike.
Oh my God, almost the same thing happened to me a few years ago like what happened to the lady. I was walking my dad's dog, a big ~45kg Beauceron. He saw a little dog and wanted to fight him. Which was surprising. Usually he's a sweet friendly dog. He was jumping at the dog and I had to yank his leash but I fell because he's so strong and he bit my arm. Thankfully he released me right away but it was so scary and then so painful. I still have some scars and elbow pain from the fall. Never happened again afterwards. Now he's an old 13 year old grandpa doggy and always so sweet 😊
@@RosarySoldier It can be. When a dog goes into fight mode, s/he figuratively sees red. Everything disappears for them but the other dog and the drive to either fight or flee. The dog's owner's voice no longer registers, and when the owner tries to grab the dog, the dog perceives it as an attack from an unknown entity. The dog literally does not recognize his owner in that moment. Fortunately, once the dog calms down, she or he will recognize the owner again. This is why it's important to walk in a circle once you've grabbed your dog's hind legs and lifted them up (effectively turning him into a wheelbarrow to break up a fight. Because the minute you do that, your dog will preceive it as an attack from a stranger (because it won't recognize you). And your dog will try to whip around and bite whatever is "attacking" it's hindlegs (i.e. you) to get free. But backing up in a circle will keep your dog scrambling to stay upright. Don't let go of the legs too early... because your dog could decide whatever just grabbed his legs needs to be dealt with.
I can imagine this horror, once my dog literally saved my life from another dog, who was wondering on the streets, and attacked us for no appearent reason. They fought, mine was trying to stay between me and the other while still on leash, and I had no idea what to do, nobody was around... Thank God my dog is way smarter than me, he saved both of us, without even a scratch.
@@cheezyballs4631 oh my god wth. She’s going to let her dog fight, not caring. Just so she won’t have a small mark? That would make a terrible dog owner and person, how dare you suggest this. Like they said, none of them got a scratch as well!
@@cheezyballs4631 well the other dog of he/she could defeat hers, then come and tear the owner apart. Just stand the ground. You are 2 and he/she is 1, you scare them. If u run then probably the streetdog will kill both
Bet she said it so there will be no report that her dog bite her and attacked another dog. Hope Mike called the cops because her dog need to be checked and tested if he would do it again.
YOOOOOOO.... I been a dog trainer and sitter for 10 years. You got this SPOT ON!!! Great Advice!!! Congratulations!!! If you have any questions, or would like to have a pet talk, let me know. Im quite active on youtube. Great job again!!!
There’s this thing called a “pet corrector” it’s a canister of air and when you spray it, it makes a loud *shwooosh* noise. Just don’t spray it towards the dog
Apologies if I'm asking for trade secrets, but I'm curious; if the Golden's owner approached you for training to help assure this didn't happen again, what would be your recommended step one?
I’ve always wondered: the dog turned on its owner, attacked them and bit them. What does she have to do now with her dog? Take it to a trainer, find the source of the problem? How does she feel safe again after having been attacked by her own dog? (I’ve often heard of people giving up their dog or even putting the dog down once they’ve turned on a human because once it’s happened, it’s bound to happen again).
Shmu10 another dog trainer here. Get a plastic training collar. They have ridges on them that look like toblerone pieces. They are not spikes and don’t dig into the skin, they pinch skin only when your dog tries to pull, or if you snap the collar to correct it. No damage is done and it’s just a tool to teach correction. Guarantee within a week of using this your dog will start to think twice about pulling, then as you build it’s respect you won’t need it anymore. Other no pull collars are great for preventing pulling but actual training collars are much better at making a PERMANENT change to your dogs behavior.
Sounds like a bad owner but I will say this, dogs know to go for the neck if they want the kill so the fact that it went for her arm makes me think it was trying to dominate instead of kill. Lady still should not own a dog (particularly a large dog) if they are that bad at handling it and identifying behavioral problems. It's especially troubling that she knew it "had issues with large dogs" and still took it to a dog park.
@Chiso Sama You lose your right to the benefit of the doubt when you put other people in jeopardy. Also, if you don't know enough to own a dog then you have already been entirely too negligent as a dog owner, especially for a large dog. That's all I need to know.
I disagree with what he said about the dog turning on its owner, from his description I think the dog felt scared and in danger and was being held in a vulnerable position and so bit out of fear and self defense rather than anger or aggression.
Stop this madness please! Just because they look cute and harmless to the human brain it doesn't mean they are! Jfc.. It's an animal, not a child! Dogs 100% can be agressive and attack their owners to show dominance. There's always an hierarchical dynamic involved in any relationship the dog has - with humans or other animals. It's their psycology, like it or not. Majority of animals living in nature in groups have hierarcy and it stays after domestication - dogs, horses, even damn guinea pigs... And I can also tell from his description that this dog WAS considering itself dominant to it's owner because it was pulling on a leash. That's dog training 101. Takes half an hour to learn the basics of. There are crapton of stories with this exact situation: owner tells a dog to do ot do smth, it doesn't listen, owner touches\pulls the dog - gets attacked. That's what dogs do when they think they're above u and u try to boss them around. That's just how they work. That's how their minds work. Denying that not gonna change reality. And if telling a dog 'no' a couple times a day seems like it's ''too harsh'' to some people they should never go near dogs. Get a cat. PS It's one thing if the babying owner gets hurt, that's their own fault, but others getting hurt and the dog itself gets killed for just being a dog - that's a problem. Had idiots for a family who liked "serious" dogs but I was always the one being chewed on. Sick of this shit.
@@Lilian040210 like I said on your other post, you're an idiot, have no idea about dog training and if that's so true and clicker training doesn't work why can the military trust their dogs in ANY situation. Read my other comment and then respond (but you won't cause you know you're wrong). Also pulling on the leash is not a sign of dominance, it's simply when a dog gets excited they tend to kinda get tunnel vision for the mind. And since the woman was running with him he had no way to know that what he was doing was unacceptable. You're an idiot, go comment on things you know about.
@@damonjohnson3469 i think throwing the blanket is a very good strategy, it's a good strategy on aggresive drunk people also. Worst case scenario is you choking them to death lol. Victory! Nah just kidding.
@@auniquehandle all my dogs are large a blanket will keep us from seeing them for my very large dogs i throw firecrackers near them to separate them then chase the aggressor off with a shovel or broon handle
AlphaWolf, I throw a big metal coffee can with quarters and bolts inside it between my two akitas (mother and son) if a squabble escalates too much. The noise of the can crashing right by them is usually enough to derail an argument. :-) As for using water... it worked once with a friend's border collie (to break up a fight with a pushy lab). But when my sister's two German Shepherds got into a fight, they were oblivious to the hose. I started off squirting their heads - no dice. I ended up turning the hose so it was blasting full force in the agressor's nose and down the throat... and it made no difference for what was the longest minute of my life, during which, some pretty good damage was done to the victim dog. But if you are trying to break up a fight on your own, using a hose or a blanket may be your only choice, as the wheelbarrow move only controls one of the dogs. So don't use it unless you can drag one of the dogs into another room and slam a door shut between them.
I worked at the local shelter for a year and as soon as you said she shoved the dog I knew it would trigger the fight. We were taught the wheelbarrow technique as well but in some cases the dogs won’t let go even if you’ve got them by their back legs. At this point we push the dogs together because it forces them to open their mouths. It’s not uncommon for a dog to attack its owner when they try to break up a fight because the dog is “seeing red” it’s natural instincts have kicked in and it will bite anything that touches it at that point. Awesome video and thanks for educating everyone 👌🏻
I work at a doggie daycare and I've broken up some fights myself. I had the same reaction when he said the girl shoved her dog. Wheelbarrow is effective if you can get to their legs easily but for smaller dogs or dogs with long and/or flexible torsos my preferred method is to grab with both hands their collars plus their scruffs and lift up and back. Both are really effective methods, I just prefer the scruff (unless they're over 60 or 70 pounds because they're too powerful to scruff grab at that point) because one time I did the wheelbarrow on an Alaskan Malamute and she almost got me when she turned around and snapped
@@honeytranful I got to the dog park with a can filled with pennies. Make sure it's sealed tight and throw that close by on the ground, hard, so the noise breaks the focus. It's important to be proactive.
honeytranful You can try calling them in a calm voice. If you sound scared or you yell it could escalate the situation. We were taught that even though it’s scary when a dog fight happens sometimes it’s just a dominance play and it can resolve itself quickly when the submissive dog gives in. The big issue we had was when there were two big dominant dogs going at it and they wanted to fight to the death. Most of the time you won’t have that problem in a dog park because owners shouldn’t be bringing those dogs in and endangering other animals. Hope that helps!
Thank you guys for the advice. I know I am always on edge when I go to the park. A long time ago my Pekingese and a husky were smelling each other and were wagging their tails. Then all of a sudden the husky bent down and grabbed my dog by his neck and was flinging him around. So that traumatized me. I’m always thinking another dog will attack my dog and I know I shouldn’t because they can feel it. It’s something I have to get over.
I see so many clueless dog owners at the park. Just yesterday my husband and I took our dogs to the park, at least two people were inside the park with the dogs on a leash. Long story short my dog tripped on one of these leashes and hit his chin really hard. 😡
Avanti Morocha counter: say the dogs didn’t like other dogs like the Goldie in this video. They could have just been walking them, so to keep them away from other dogs, they put their dogs on a leash.
@@Azeriiall I have to disagree, If a dog doesn't get along with other dogs it shouldn't be taken to the dog park. New dog parents are usually afraid that something may happen to their dog at the dog park, but the worse thing they can do it's to keep them on the leash. First, if you're insecure or afraid about your dogs you're passing all these emotions to your dogs through the leash, second a dog on a leash is essentially a tripping hazard, especially if the leashed dog begins to play.
Avanti Morocha i have to disagree with that if a dog can get along with other dogs they shouldn’t be on a leash. You know why? Because the dog can still run away and you have more control of the dog and my dog (who died because of old age: he would become 18 years old 4 months after he died) who got along with other dogs always was on a leash and still played with dogs and if we would let him loose we would still have the leash nearby and on him so if something happens we have control and we would always watch it and still a couple months before his death he got attacked for no reason by a dog 3 times it’s size but there was no real injury and we went home.
Hey Mike love the video, in a way lol. Im a dog trainer and people drastically underestimate the seriousness of any altercations with dogs of any size so i really appreciate someone of your reach teaching not only about the dangers, but also how to properly handle a situation. One thing i will say is when doing the wheelbarrow, move straight backwards and not left or right. Moving left or right makes it very easy for the dog to turn its head in your direction and react but also its very easy to trip especially with that much adrenaline going. Moving straight back puts distance between the dogs, keeps you as for from a bite as possible, and still forces the dog to actively disengage.
I work at a dog daycare and am a dog trainer in training! Agree with this 100%. We have an airhorn in outdoor playgroup at all times. Wheelbarrow technique works ALL THE TIME! Catches the dog off guard because they arent used to being picked up in that way. Have had to do it multiple times and luckily have not had a dog lash out at me for it. Tail wagging doesnt always mean friendliness. If its a slower wag more raised it will mean aggression. Thanks for sharing i think every dog owner needs to know this! There are alot out there who dont, and alot who dont even train their dogs. 🙄
We have a pit mix who would whine and wag his tail whenever he saw other dogs and we thought it was happy excitedness. But our trainer told us that is was actually a form of aggression. He's a rescue and super dog reactive. It's so important to learn that aggression doesn't always look like what people assume!
Yeah... I have a pit mix pup (he'll be 2 years old in February), and he's crazy. When his mom is rolling in the grass, he starts growling and "attacks" her throat and back legs and belly. He makes a high pitched barking whine in a "bowed" position (typical playful behavior). He stays on a leash, but mom's a good girl. She never taught him dog manners. I often worry about getting bit when I have to place myself between them because he just gets so riled. Now I just tell her "Keirra, inside", and she leaves. Any other time, he's okay with the cats and his mom. There's just something about her rolling that sets him off. And he hates strangers- animals and people. He's been neutered so all of this has to be anxiety. He's been raised in a home with 5 people and some 12 cats. I thought surely he didn't need "socializing". I couldn't have been more wrong!! Thanks for the video, Dr. Mike! Great tips. I never heard about the wheelbarrow move or the blanket before.
aren't you sick of people speaking on a topic that they dont know anything about? not talking about Dr. Mike. These jokers in the comments that think "returning multiple dogs back to the shelter because they growled at me" counts as experience. nope, that just makes you an uneducated asshole.
i stuck my hands in a dog fight a few years back. i had over 75 puncture wounds, permanent nerve damage in both hands, scarring, and a broken hand. DON'T STICK YOUR HANDS IN A DOG FIGHT! YOU WILL LOSE!
This is VERY Useful! I have two puppies and they (rarely) fight sometimes! Ive gotten screatch breaking them apart. It wasnt too bad (because their puppies) but it hurt quite a bit, so this is great information!
Cylexen yeah I get that, but why would you not bring a water bottle on a walk? I mean I get if it’s a short walk and it’s just to get your dog(s) out of the house then maybe you don’t necessarily need a water bottle, but still why?
Thank you so much for making this video mike. Thank you so much. My dog was ina fight with a pitbull and he passed away because of it. I wasn’t the one walking him, my parnet was. They didn’t know what to do so they watched the dog brutally kill the dog. They didn’t do anything nor did they know anything!! So thank you! I feel prepared
This is unfortunately why I don’t take my pup to dog parks, even though he’s super friendly and mellow. Too many people don’t have proper control of their dogs and don’t understand how to interpret and respond to canine behavior. However, education is the best way to help people so thank you for spreading some really great knowledge!!
The type of aggression that golden displayed is called (atleast at the clinic/pet resort I work at) “Redirective aggression”. We have a golden mix that stays with us who will become aggressive while walking past the kennels of other dogs and if a person is not trained in handling this type of dog, he will turn around and attack the human. Whether it’s a Golden Retriever or not, “if it has teeth, it can bite” which is a key point people should understand about dogs.
Sounds like a dog that'll climb the leash. I hope if the dog isn't put down she gets him proper training and/or rehomes him to someone who can handle that.
The lady needs proper training definitely but she should also muzzle the dog when taking it outside. I doubt very much this was the first time the dog was aggressive, unless it was a new adoption.
Yeah she was a very poor owner. The fact that she mentioned he doesn't like big dogs means she obviously knows that he is aggressive, I'd bet money this wasn't the first or even the second time he tried to fight another dog. It's insane the amount of dog owners who take their dogs to dog parks and other public outings fully knowing they have behavioral and aggression issues.
Oh my goodness! I've never heard of a golden retriever getting aggressive! Every golden I've met has been so friendly and sweet! They're actually my favorite breed
Just goes to show there are aggressive and sweet dogs in every breed. Some it's just improper care, others have something going on neurologically, some have trauma.
Just discovered you, love your stuff. I work for an animal shelter. Just letting you know we call this redirecting. Now that’s a term a lot of people hear when training and it means to distract a dog and ‘redirect’ its attention. However, when your working with aggressive dogs it is also called redirecting when that animal may become aggressive towards another animal or situation and instead of lashing out at what its angry at it lashes out at the nearest person around and then hones in. I have even seen dogs who will only redirect on people they bond with. It’s like an abusive relationship. Very strange and very hard to break that habit.
Firstly, Bear looks beautiful and amazing, love big softy dogs. Second; I've always had Golden Retrievers, and people always assume they are so soft and peaceful, which they generally are, but people need to remember they were bred to be hunting/sport dogs, by current boy is super protective of our kids and he will get aggressive to defend his family. This also perfectly goes to show that breed doesn't dictate aggression, training (or lack thereof) does.
All dogs have teeth therefore all dogs bite. I’ve had more issues with bite inhibition/snappy mouths with golden retrievers/labradors-your so called family dogs-than the so called power breeds. Be a tree, protect your soft spots. I know people who carry mace, or a stick due to off leash-uncontrolled dogs. Throwing food and making an escape is best case scenario. Always report dog bites.
@@em.4800 it's a little more complicated than that. There are great dogs with bad owners and vice versa. Dogs have personalities just like us, and some absolutely are naturally more dog aggressive than others.
@@jessikaosterlind3683 i'm not saying they're bad, I'm saying some dogs are more prone to dog aggression and need more intense and specialized training than others. This mindset of "only bad owners" leads a lot of people to think either that they are solely at fault for an aggresive dog, when their raising a different dog would not have resulted in aggresion, or people who think their dogs will not be aggresive because they are 'good owners'. And if a dog is bred to be dog aggresive, that can be stronger than upbringing. It's the same as prey drive. I would never trust my cairn terrier with a pet mouse because a switch goes off when he goes into prey mode. Ignoring breeding is dangerous, it's safer to acknowledge it and not put dogs in situations where they are likely to fail.
A dog isn't bred to be dog aggressive. Aggression in general is genetic in less than 1% of all aggression cases. Dogs are trained to be dog aggressive or, in the majority of cases, simply are never socialized properly and coddled/spoiled too much. The owners are usually responsible. Rehab is almost 100% successful. I rehabbed hundreds of dogs over 5 years and only once did one need to be put down because he was just a red flag and nothing could be done.
Not a dog whisperer, the golden didn't turn on his owner like he said, the dog was obviously in a fearful position and was acting out of self defense, he felt that he was in danger, and then he was being held in a vulnerable position, so he bit out of fear and in self defense.
@@helenafischer4405 Yes because you were there? Also self defense? Wtf? Self defense against on old lady (ITS OWNER BTW) that was trying to tug it away from another dog by the collar?
@@lucienrichardson5691 yes self defense, first if I came up to you with a gun and your mom pinned you to the wall, you'd do anything you could to get her off of you, same thing with a dog, the dog was being held on the ground, and he felt threatened by bear, he was trying to get her off of him so he could deal with the more important threat, she never once tried to tug his collar, she hit him and then laid on top of him. Also a dog can't tell the difference between a young and old person, neither can they differentiate and say, this person is strong so is a threat to me, this person is weak so isn't, if they are being restrained like that they're going to try and free them selves. Dogs and humans both have a reflex called fight or flight, if you can't remove yourself from a threatening situation, and you can't run away, you're going to fight, the difference with humans is that they can reason and use some logic when it comes to this reflex, dogs do it instinctively, I don't think it was right to fault the dog in this situation, especially when a dog that is acting aggressively will go for the neck and a dog that is acting out of self defense will go for the first thing it sees. No I wasn't there, but I do have quite a bit of experience with this sort of thing because I have two dogs that did not like dogs when we got them, I volunteer at a shelter near us, and I know a lot about dog behavior and "aggressive" actions, because I'm trying to become either a vet or a dog behaviorist, and I've researched a lot about both subjects,, it doesn't take a lot of research to realize that this dog was scared and acted out of fear and, yes, self defense, rather than anger, spite or aggression.
@@lucienrichardson5691 also dogs don't care if it's their owner who is threatening them or a complete stranger, if they feel scared enough they while defend against anyone, no matter the significance of the person to them, which is why when dogs are in pain, they often bite anyone who touches them, its because they feel unsafe, they feel vulnerable and they cant afford to let an "animal" get too close to them and they don't care who that "animal" is, instinct takes over.
I have tried chasing dogs that ‘got out’ before. I can attest, they are very fast. Unless they are an overweight basset hound. Then you just need 1 person at the start and finish of every street, one block in either direction. Ah, growing up in suberbia. Returning the basset hound - easy. Finding the springer spaniel - not so much.
This firmly cannot be relied upon and often wastes precious time. It's not a reliable choice for intervention and when people attempt to do this sometimes they create delays that result in greater injury.
@@asafawan4798 account was made 8 years ago and most bots comment on everything and were made 2- 5 months and this guy only commented 2 times so how is he a bot?
Or if you know yours is bad with certain types of other dogs! Dog park scuffles can turn into half the dog park genuinely fighting, best not risk that.
Unless they’re young but make sure they are vaccinated if they are around other dogs when they are young it is better for them and they become more social
YES! Thank you! I've been telling people for years to break up a fight, you grab the dogs by the hind legs. So many want to argue with that, but it is exactly how you do it. You do not ever put your hand near their collar to grab that, because as you pointed out, the dog is in the zone. He only knows that something is touching his neck, or he sees something out of the corner of his eye, he's going to attack! At that very second, he doesn't register who it is - like an owner. By grabbing them by the hind legs and dragging them away from each other, it puts them off balance and keeps you safe, giving the dog a chance to snap out of that zone. My God, if I were 10 years younger, I would ask you to marry me because you get this!!! (Plus you're nice to look at.) Thank you for this video - with the amount of fans that you have, maybe people will finally learn this very important lesson.
I once Killed a stray dog that attacked me when I was going home from school. I was going Home and went the way I usually do but when I entered the street a big dog started following me I couldnt tell you the breed of the dog but it was a bit larger than a german sheaperd suddenly the dog just starts gunning for me so has a fifteen year old tends to do I pannicked adrenaline kicks in and the dog just launchs for me I put my arm up to defend my self the dog bites me so I fight back now im trained in martial arts and was always trained to aim for the neck of attackers só thats what I did and I hit the dog but he just keeps coming after me Im starting to get really afraid because after pushing the dog back I knew I could beat him but he kept coming and coming and coming like a madman so in the end i Killed the dog out of shear fear I dont even remember doing it I just remember one moment the dog is atacking me dangerously close to my neck and the other Im on top of the dog and the dog was dead só has one does I called our version of 911 and the Police came with an ambulance I went to the hospital turns out the dog had rabbies?( That thing that makes them super aggressive) when I talked to the psychiatrist about the event he says I blocked out the part where I Killed the dog due to the fact that it was hard for my brain to deal with the fact of what I did and because of the massive amounts of adrenaline my body released wich turned to be so much it cause imparmanent muscle damage due to the effort I made.
Even tho this video is old, this is my first time watching it. You have a lot of amazing info here. I really appreciate the research you did in order to make this video and that you acknowledged that you did research
It tells a lot about your character when you interact with your audience in the comment section. You're a great influence and personality, you inspire me a lot. Keep up the great videos Doc :D
There is a WAY BETTER WAY to handle a dog attacking you. What you said about the way you stand, not running and all of that is correct, but when a dog bites your arm/ any body part you want to “feed it” to the dog. So basically, if a dog bites your arm, you push your arm as far as possible down the dogs throat. This makes them gag/ spit out your arm. It works much better than trying to pull your arm out of the dogs mouth, essentially playing a gruesome game of tug o war. Great video Dr. Mike, best of wishes to you and Bear :)
Yes and no. If a dog latches to your arm you ideally want to use that to take the dog out if you can. If you get them to release, the likelihood that they'll redirect and bite somewhere else is high.
WolfsWail technically yes, that would be a alternative but that doesn't make the situation better, dogs are more likely to attack the side of the arm not the fist, so i don't know how gagging the dog works....
This is what I did with my cat. I got tired of yanking my hand and hoping her teeth do not tear my skin, so I let her bit me, I would even shove my hand further, she would panic and try to spit my arm out. She was very gentle when it came to that part.
I love Bear. He seems so mellow. I enjoy all of your videos, but when Bear makes an appearance, my heart melts. Please let him gueststar more.
Lol
He is so adorable
CUTENESSES
bear is like doug glatt from goon nice but mean somehow
I clicked for bear. Had a puppy I called bear, he wasn't mine though lol. He was cute and fluffy
Lol I just realized dr.mike was wearing a shirt that said papa bear
You can see the Russian influence
Raya 101 Lol exactly
"My dog doesn't like big dogs".
WELL going to a dog park sounds like a great idea.
Well didn't he say that the dog pulled her into the park? Not the other way round.
@@kingeddiam2543 Okay you should not own a dog that you can't control enough to walk. He meant the dog was in the lead pulling if she turned around and walked away from the dog park the dog would go with her. If he wouldn't she should have not walked by it. Thus it was probably her intention to take him there espically since she let him off the leash.
@@finnsnow2495 Okay thanks for clarification
My dog is a whippet x Bedlington terrier and has a super high prey drive. Therefore dog parks are not a good idea and so we take him to the normal dog-friendly park where there are squirrels for him to chase and occasionally a dog for him to play in a controlled situation. Also, I live in England where there are no dog parks and plenty of squirrels.
If a dog starts coming at me don't be mad when it gets killed.
It’s sad thinking about hurting a dog, but you got to do what you got to do. 😐
their animals that are unpredictable and sometimes don't recognize their own strength.
Yeah
@@pragyasingh2297definitely
As a shelter worker, this is one of the first things I tell new hires. No one wants to do it, but when it comes down to it you have to defend yourself and others. We run our local animal control and I have witnessed multiple fights, broken up multiple fights, and been bitten twice myself while breaking up fights.
That's alarming behavior for a golden. Yes, they're hyper dogs and prey driven like other dogs, but they're also not prone to attacking their owners in the fashion you described. heartbreaking situation.
You would be surprised at how "aggressive" some goldens can be. Most are very nice, and either lazy or super energetic. As a vet tech I can tell you that some of the worst injuries we've had have been from a golden.
But yes: that is a very alarming behavior from a golden, and not at all normal.
I was thinking the same that's not normal for golden
Wes Moran we have to remember energetic breeds can become aggressive when not exercised properly, I would put my money on it’s not getting enough exercise.
Goldens are like the 4th most bitey dogs
That is because owner was probably doing something so when it was trying to stop it that dog felt threatened in many different ways
I nearly cried when you mentioned the girl said “its me” to her dog
I know! My HEART!!!!! I couldn’t take it. That lady loved her dog, and now he just bites her with no second thoughts?! I can’t imagine something like that happening with my dog, it would break my heart.
She should have known more about her dog and generally dogs her dog doesn't like other dogs and she brings it to the dog park?? I mean I don't even know what to say she endangered herself other people other peoples dogs and her dog... She is Just stupid and unresponsible
@@BlackMamba-xn2jr she didn't say her dog doesn't like other dogs, she said her dog doesn't like GIANT DOG or BIG DOG like Bear
@@candacemarfil3149 Big dogs, small dogs doesn't matter it was not friendly towards other dogs
this happened to my brother a year ago and it really hurt because my brother has autism and he trusted our old dog
also always make sure to yell "SQUARE UP" when fighting a dog so it knows its a fist fight and not to use mouths
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LOL this comment wins!
Were you high making this comment or are you always like this
I grew up with dogs and my dogs have been in dog fights before. The first step is actually always be aware of the dog’s behavior, so you can intervene as soon as possible to avoid any possible injuries. The next tip I learned this one from my dad and it helped me before. When a dog bites you, not a cat, a dog bites you on your arm, pushed your arm towards the bite. It might hurt you a little bit more, but it will hurt the dog too and they will want to let go.
Sometimes not.
That's not a good advice you might have permanent damage
Well the instinct is to pull where you're risking shredding and losing chunks because the teeth are likely still clamped. Pushing into the bite forces the teeth inward which is unnatural and does promote release. Similar advice when it comes to people biting you.. in any case mouths are bacteria ridden and disinfecting immediately is highly recommended.
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Hey guys, I'm a Canine behavior specialist amd Veterinary student! I can answer any questions on this topic!
To start off, this dog attacked as a result of a fear response. Very irresponsible of the owner to not remove her dog from a situation she knew was uncomfortable for her dog.
So this Golden at the park showed what's classically called displacement behaviour. Displacement behaviour, if you don't know already is a redirect of the aggression. What this means is that when this fight broke out, and their owner went in for the collar, they immediately moved to defend themselves assuming that her hand was, in fact, Bear.
If you've ever gotten into a fight and had your adrenaline kick in, you'll know what I mean when I say the dog was so amped up, they didn't realize what they were attacking anymore and just continued to assault the owner.
Dr. Mike, you nailed everything in regards to how to seperate a dog fight. Never put yourself in the middle! When dogs fight they become what we call a "twister" which means they turn around in circles when they're engaged with another dog. Stay out of the way and do the wheelbarrow if loud sharp noises don't work. Same thing for dog attacks! Protect your vitals and fight back if you need to but DO NOT RUN and do not go to the ground if you can avoid it.
@@janareisten767 Good question!Unfortunately, this happens a lot. Sometimes, an owner sees their dog as perfect and can do no wrong and they make excuses for their dogs inappropriate behavior. The best thing you can do in a situation like this is to remove your dog from the situation as best as you can, and definitely walk your dog on a leash. Leashes aren't just for controlling your dogs course on a walk. A leash gives you the ability to control a situation like this.
Ultimately, it's up to the other owner to control her dog, and it's up to you to protect yours and make them comfortable. Take your dog and try to walk them away. You can also make a loud noise to scare the other dog off.
Great product I recommend for any dog owner is called a Pet Convincer. It's a little device that uses a small CO2 cannister to make a loud hissing sound when you pull the trigger. It has a safety on it too so you don't spray it by mistake! Works as an excellent deterrent :)
@@mtlpackman8419 Thank you very much. This was quite helpful.
Why does my dog attack other dogs who act vulnerable even if these don't even look at my dog?
I have a question.
It is a good defence method agaisnt a dog attack to wrap a piece of cloth around your forearm and let the dog bite it?
@@diogobraga6216 i don't think letting a dog bite is a good idea.
As someone who works in veterinary medicine and has to handle aggressive animals daily. Including seeing injuries from dog fights, I agree 100% with everything in this video. Plus bonus tip, if you don't have great control over your dog and/ or know it can be aggressive, DO NOT TAKE IT TO A DOG PARK!!! And always keep you pet on a leash in public spaces
I let my dog off leash in dog parks but have the leash in hand and follow her closely . I can’t stand owners at the dog park who aren’t paying any attention to their dog and playing on their phone .
I agree and I was trying to read the replies and disliked this srryyy I didn’t mean to
@Miranda yes. Dogs are pack animals and feed off the energy of those around them. If they have already attacked once I would steer clear of them. It is always the owners responsibility to ensure their pets do not cause harm to others, whether human or animals. If you keep having problems I would recommend calling the non emergency police line or animals control and ask them what your options are in this case. The options vary depending on where you live. Stay safe.
@@thebestthingstowatch I was wondering, my dog is 2 years now and is a very playful hyper dog! its very friendly to us and our family! but when it was younger it would get growled at and have harsh play fights with much bigger dogs! do you think this could have caused my dog to become very protective and now barks at smaller dogs? it has also become very aggressive when play fighting!!! I would appreciate your feedback!!
@@kelseyks4230 I'm sorry to be blunt but it sounds like your not facing reality. You can't say your dog is not aggressive and also say that it tries to attack/ intimidate other dogs. It cannot be both, and regardless of the reason your dog may have to try and intimidate other dogs, taking it to a dog park where you will have NO control over your pet and the safety of those around you is irresponsible. I understand not wanting to face the reality that something that you think of as part of the family could be dangerous, but burying your head in the sand is no way to deal with it. If you want to train your dog how to socialize with other animals I would recommend contacting a animal behavior specialist. They can help guide you in training and socializing your pet in a controlled environment. Again, I'm not intending to be rude but I have encountered too many pet parents over the years that refuse to accept their pet could harm someone or something. I have also been injured too many times because owners refuse to tell the staff their pet may try to bite for certain procedures. Denial will only result in others getting hurt. Your pet may be a part of your family, but like with all families there must be rules, boundaries and consequences for breaking the rules. If you live in Arizona then I would recommend Dr. moffet at the Mesa animal hospital. She is a board certified veterinarian and animal behavior specialist. She's usually booked out three months in advance but she does fantastic work with behavior modifications.
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Owners who can't control their dog(s) are really frustrating. I remember an incident from when I was a teenager. My and my friends were playing football(soccer) in a fenced off area of AstroTurf. There was a hole in the fence and a big dog came running in and picked up the football in its mouth. My friend who owned a dog went over to try and get the ball back. Suddenly the owner came through the fence and shouted "careful, she bites". This negligent owner was walking a dog near a kids park with no lead, no muzzle and absolutely no verbal control. The AstroTurf was full of small children and I shiver when I think of what could have happened
There once was a white dog (not sure what breed) but it was walking around and it did actually belong to someone in the area and it had biten like two people already. i dont think the bite were too bad tho. anyway me and my sister were too scared to walk home our usual way. it just makes you think, WHY!
Tip: Don't take your dog to a dog park if you can't control it
Owners have to be trained too.
So true I've seen so many people that go to public places like dog parks with their dog but cant control it
@@MsSemki some lady bring her baby in to an enclosed area with 100+ pound dogs. Me:???
And what should be a starting point for the owners? I personaly can’t control my dog so I don’t take him out. Fortunetly, I live in a house so he has enought space to run. But I would like to go with him on a mountain. Where should I start? With me is as sweet as sugar, but when a stranger is around.. not rly...
Yes, this is the main reason I don't take any of my dogs to places where there are other dogs I don't know. I trust mine, but I don't trust the other owners and dogs. Thankfully, I live in a house with a big yard for my crew to run and play happily, but I know others who are not so lucky or live in a city and dog parks are a must.
Any dog: Attacks bear
Everyone: Oh shi-
Bear: I’m about to end nothing about this dog, I’m a gentle giant :)
I have a newfie and I can confirm they are completely gentle! You are very correct 😉
@@koko_minss3132 So are goldens typically. Never base a breed by it's breed. like all living creatures they're their own entity with their own distinct personality. Like all things it comes down to how they were raised and cared for.
Remember how mike said that yelling makes the dog more agressive? Well. What if the retriever hears that all the time
I watched a video that said stick your finger up it's bum to stop it from attacking you... 😂😂
If mike trained him to be a guard dog...
I brought my golden retriever to a dog park once.
He ended up rolling in mud.
See, now there is the normal and expected retriever response in a dog park! 😂
Lol
They had us in the first half, not gonna lie.
Typical
Me: *sweating*
Me later: phew 😅
Today, a celebrity (in Norway) newfoundland dog died. He was soo goofy and had a great personality. Made many people laugh 😊 Made me think of Bear. Hope he's okay and having the best life 🙏
*”I WAS SHOOK”*
_- Doctor Mike’s best words_
Pewoops intensifies
Shookidish
Today my puppy was attacked by another big dog. My puppy was yelling like I’ve never heard before, and after the shock of the situation, my instinct kicked in and remembered this video. I grabbed the rear legs of the attacking dog and my husband and I were able to redirect his attention and get him away from our puppy.
I saved my puppy with this clear and really well made video, whose information got in my brain so well that they came back to the surface in a moment of crisis. Thank you Dr Mike, thank you thank you thank you. You really helped me today, and it’s not even through a human medicine related video!
I very similar situation happened to me, I have a very small dog, that likes to act tuff when he is not. So we were watching this big dog for a friend, her and my dog were playing. Then the big dog started to bother my dog in some way, causing him to growl, so the big dog lunged. My dog made this awful noise it just triggered me. I shoved my rist at the dogs throat to stop it from biting my dog, grabbed my dog, the big dog bit my rist, When I grabbed my dog the big dog was chasing me still trying to attack him. I just ran the second after I got bit to my room and slammed my door. Then checked if he hurt my dog. It was scary the dog isn’t a bad dog, just big dogs sometimes get too hyper.
thats great i hope ur puppy was okay
I have two dogs, both one year old each. One of my dogs is dog reactive, and doesn't get along well with other dogs, but we still bring both to the dog park. They are Heeler/staffy mixes. If a dog attacks one of my dogs too harshly, the other comes in and teams up against the attacking dog and drives it away. Eventually, the fight dissipates and they go their separate ways. And, If my dogs are the one who starts it, I grab their hind legs and practically drag them away. I am never alone when I go, I always have my older sister or older brother come with me.
Stay safe
dogs cant yell
Lady: “Help! Get a doctor!”
Mike: “What can I do?”
Lady: “Get a doctor!”
Mike:
Sophocles SHOUTS!!!!!! 😂😂😂
Go see your doctor 😁
Sounds like karen 😂
Mike: am I a joke to u
Sophocles I kind of thought of the same thing
I want to thank you from Russia, you've just saved my dog's life. 40 minutes ago he was attacked by rottweiler. On adrenaline, and because I remember your tips, I grabbed this dog by his back legs and pulled up, while it's owner was beating it in head(prettyuseless). My pup has just one small injury, and his one leg hurts, but not broken. We are very lucky to have you and your wonderful channel. Thanks from my little spitz Tima too
I’m training to be a dog behaviourist and I can see what triggered the Goldie by going off what Dr. Mike described...
Unconfident and nervous owner takes her nervous dog to a dog park.
Goldie is scared of big dogs and Mum scared of her dog going near them.
Goldie’s stress hormones rise when he sees Bear and he tries to suss out if Bear is a threat to him and Mum.
Goldies mum runs over in a huge panic and pushes her dog away from what the Goldie already sees as a possible threat.
All this does is makes the Goldie think that Bear is in fact a huge threat and that Mum (who should be trying to reassure him that there is no need to worry) is extremely scared of Bear too.
Goldie wants to protect itself and worried owner and this makes his adrenaline levels rise even more.
When a dog’s fight or flight hormone kicks in, the dog doesn’t understand or think about what it is doing. All is knows is that it needs to survive.
When the Goldie was attacking it’s owner, it did not intend on hurting her. This story is very sad as the poor dog was so stressed out that it lost all sense of what it was doing and ended up hurting the very woman that it was trying to protect.
The best thing the owner could have done, was carried on as if she was not at all worried, and calmly praised her dog for being close to Bear.
Dogs pick up on owners nerves and this is very often what makes a dog attack another. Confidence is key.
It’s the owner that needs training here, not the dog.
Perfectly said! I couldn’t agree more! Its honestly sad, because now people are going to say ‘that dog is dangerous’, when really its the owner who needs to learn how to handle dogs :(
That makes sense, thanks for the tips on how to avoid things like dog fights! =)
Huh. Owner needs training.
AND THE DOG. Best way is to make training a game.
@@veralenora7368 make training a game? 🤔
I'm quessing she means a training game like "look at that". The goal is to boost the dogs confidence and reduce stress when something scary happens.
Aww the shirt Papa Bear is so cute it’s perfect ahhh!
Dogs are more puuuurfect than cats.
Donald Trump I love ur username 😂😂 lol! Imagine this being real Donald Trump who watched Doctor Mike’s channel too! Nevermind I think I need to go back to bed 😂 it’s 4:30 AM here
Pls more bear
What kind of dog is bear? I have a 130 pound english bull mastiff
Frank Grace bear is a Newfoundland
"You really need to see a doctor" says the doctor 😂 sorry I thought that line was funny
Me, too.
Same!
Carla Sneeden yeah I know right I thought that too
I thought so too!
I was also expecting him to say to her, "By the way, I'm a doctor." LOL
Omg true ahah
Dr. Mike: “Sensitive areas”
Me: My genitals
Dr Mike: Your face and neck
Me: *oh*
same i didnt think about that till he said lmaoo
same
True
I thought like my stomach, a lot of organs and no bones to protect :D
@@kidkidkid792same!
Anyone noticed his “papa bear” shirt, that’s hilarious 😂😂
But jokes aside... that’s scary!!
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@@egogogo4827 WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT I RELIZED
As veterinary nurse, all you're saying is absolutely true. You should never and I mean NEVER pull on the leash when your dog is fighting another dog, because he's going to redirect his anger on you or on someone else who is close to you and you don't want that.
To me, & I could be wrong, but if my dog came back at me that means my dog has no respect for me & thinks they are higher in the pecking order. & that means time for some additional training
Ben, the issue isn't that they think they're stronger than you, it's that they're hunting and combat animals. Dogs are wild when they get into fight modes, and the way they process information changes, just like with people. Red mist descends and until they realize that there's no threat, they typically won't recognize what is and isn't 'friendly' to them. If your dog attacks you because you tried to break up a fight, it didn't see you as the pack leader, it saw you as someone else trying to fight.
When your dog is in an aggressive state and you step up and grab your dog it basically gives the confidence to initiate an attack. I have a husky and normally some “fights” he gets into are normally solved without any biting just a few growls and submission but the best way is you have both owners seize control of their dog and separate them and wait until they are in a calm and submissive before let back out.
Actually, you are applying more pressure which is the straw on the camel's back. Especially if you are nervous.
A golden that poorly trained shouldn't be brought to a dog park
Agreed. You can walk them by to help correct their bad reactions but shouldnt be brought in.
that is what it sounds like
Overhaul that ok but if u can’t control your dog then maybe not take your dog to a dog park
We brought my dog to a dog park , and as soon as we saw that he was showing even a few signs of aggression we left because we didn't want any animals or humans getting hurt. You have to take responsibility for your own pet if your dog is being aggressive leave before something bad happens, just have common sense
NO dog should be brought to a dog park if they're not well behaved or insecure around other dogs
My dog was attacked twice in her life besides being a very friendly, peaceful and most of all antisocial dog (not antisocial meaning she’d try to get away from other dogs, she just didn’t seek them out). Both of those attacks happened completely unprovoked and sadly were handled very badly by the owners of the other dogs involved. I was present for one of them and I was alone with my dog in the evening taking her out for her evening bathroom break. At the time I was maybe 13 or 14 years old. As we made our way around the block another dog came up to us, his owner kinda dragging behind not really paying much attention. My dog showed that she didn’t really seem to feel comfortable about this dog getting close to her and I put her on the side of me that was opposite to where the other dog was and my approach was to just keep walking normally and pass this dog. My sog was still uneasy though and she had a UTI at the time so she stopped to pee every few metres. While she was peeing this other dog ran up to her and started to get in her space in a very demanding way. She warned him with a growl and moved to get away from him, but before I could shorten her leash and walk away, the other dog had her by the ear and was yanking her around. Thankfully he got off her when his owner yelled at him and yanked on his long leash but I was there crying because my dog had blood squirting everywhere from her ear (ears are very vascular so that’s normal but still scary) and she was hiding behind me whimpering with this dog still trying to come at her. The other owner just said sorry and dragged her dog off like nothing happened.
My dog was fine I don’t think she even needed sutures, but she wouldn’t walk that route anymore for weeks and thinking back, I find it really disgusting of the other owner to just walk away from the crying child and the bleeding dog that her dog had just torn open for no reason. She said sorry but not even like she meant it, it was more like the sorry you say to someone when you accidentally bump into them.
Am 8 the only one who read all of that but anyways people are sometimes jerks and need t9 train their dogs better I’m sorry that happened but at least it hadn’t gotten too bad
@@The_S1ug303 thanks! Yes it turned out ok but that doesn't make what happened ok
@@luziel3071 I completely agree. the other owner should have helped you make the bleeding on your dog stop and helped you get your dog at least in front of the vet.
I am so sorry you had to go through that as a young kid (yes, 13/14 is young!). Did you tell your parents? Was an attempt ever made to contact the other dog owner, if they were regular neighbors? I know this is hard, because you and your dog are kind of traumatized at the time and it is hard to think straight. I remember once as a young teen I was riding my bike and I was hit by a car suddenly running into me from out of nowhere. I was a little hurt, but my bike was TOTALLED. Plus I think I hurt my front teeth. I went home and my parents were really upset and worried and asked me a zillion questions about the driver and car. I was just so traumatized and felt bad about the bike as if it were my fault and it wasn't. Thankfully, it was just a bike, but your pup - I would have been destroyed.
@@jbjacobs9514 thanks! I called my mom right when it happened so she could take our dog to the vet. My mom also later went to confront the owner of the other dog and they said sorry but nothing more ever happened and I didn't see them again. I was mainly scared for my dog at the time but she was fine after. I don't think she even needed stitches so I was ok when I knew she was ok!❤️
Bear is such a sweet heart if he wanted to he could have probably ended that dog but he didn't.
I mean... just because he is a big dog, doesn’t mean he is strongest, or smartest ;-;
Golden retrievers aren't small either.
He took after his papa lol
@@sophcoad it does mean hes strongest but he is still a newfie
He could
Stubborn injured person: "I don't want to see a doctor."
Dr. Mike: "I have some news that might upset you..."
Lol.
I'm glad he didn't only because she may have sued him thinking he has deep pockets. 🙂
I doubt she didn't wanna go because of her injuries, but because she didn't want focus on the dog.
It was a reaction to a traumatic situation: the avoidance of distressing memories, saying that "Everything is OK, I don't need help" etc.
Paweł Szałek You’re right because I have a broken leg (unfortunately) and when I broke it I didn’t want to go to the hospital. ☹️
Im a licensed veterinary technician-golden retrievers, just like any other breed, can be mentally unstable. I once witnessed a golden bite off a veterinarians ear. No joke. Just because a dog is a certain breed sometimes makes people think that it will not be aggressive. It’s always dog dependent, not breed dependent. Know the body language. Know the warning signs, and stay safe. Good video, my friend ❤️ snuggle that pup for me!
I'm really glad someone called this out!
I've always wondered why ppl think it's okay to stereotype dog breeds but not humans... honestly think it's more valid the other way round, lol.
I agree! I have interacted with lots of Golden Retrievers at my job (dog boarding facility), and I was so surprised when I encountered one who was aggressive toward me and the other staff when we had him do something he didn’t want to do (like go back in his room). It was like like he’s never been corrected in his life!
This is really interesting I just kind of assumed all golden retrievers were placid!
Yes, great advice. It's about the dog and its body language, not the breed. Just because it's a golden retriever, doesn't mean that you just let your guard down.
A dog attacked his own owner. He must be traumatized. I wonder what happened to that dog. So glad Bear wasn’t injured. Hope the dog mom is okay too ❤
when it comes to chihuahuas fighting, just pick one them up and there we go, problem solved
😂
Or you could simply 'shh' them😂😂 jkjk
If you pick up a mad chihuahua its gonna bite the shit out of you. Just because they are small does not mean that they dont pose a threat.
Eh I think that's a joke
@@andreabesserman7741 yeah they can be but this can work if you keep the dog at arms length
Sounds like this dog should not have even been brought to the dog park. Seems like there are more issues than just big dogs to this golden.
In the posted rules in my dog park it does contain a "must have control over the dog at all times" caveat. But it's also posted that you're supposed to clean up pet poo and there are certainly people that don't follow that one.
Exactly. They have rules for that sort of thing. She was just asking for a confrontation. Dr Mike would have every legal recourse to sue her for any damages that happened to bear and she’d be liable because she had no control on her dog, one and two, because she knew he had thing against bigger dogs. She willing knew it and did it anyways.
There's always people that will try to use dog parks as socialization for their dogs. The dog needs to be well socialized before coming to the park. But unfortunately, unpredictable dogs are to be expected at the park.
Jordan Oakley yea that sucks when that happens because of careless and clueless owners.
Maybe she was a new dog owner and simply didn't think her dog was a problem. I'm getting a puppy soon and these are things I'm need to learn before I get one. At the same time a little common sense will go a long way, sounds like she let it off the lead and she shouldn't have.
In 7 years, my dog has bitten me once: he was gagging and when I tried to swipe for whatever was in his mouth, his teeth came down in my hand.
He felt so bad about it that he hid in the corner of the back yard for several hours. It broke my heart.
Our dog did that too when my dad tried to do something very similar.
He made it to 15 without ever biting anyone again. Never bit a dog either.
I had to do that when I took my pup for a walk and he picked up a discarded rib bone, I stuck my hand into his mouth and he chomped down leaving my hand numb for a bit.
Awwww
AAAWWW poor dog. And it was probably just reflex that made him do it.
Aww that's like when you accidentally punch someone
Thanks for sharing. We’ve been lucky so far. We’ve had a few incidents at the dog park so we’ve pretty much stopped going, but most of our bad experiences have been within two blocks of our home with dogs whose owners’ believe leashes are animal abuse or believe that their dog would never hurt another dog. It’s made my PTSD so much worse when I’m just trying to take my service dog out on a walk and I have to protect him from other dogs.
Coyote vest?
As a veterinary student who's personally broken up several dog fights, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. However, I also want to point out (not addressed) is when a dog has another dog in their mouth, lift them by the scruff of the neck STRAIGHT UP until their front legs are off the floor. Why? It does several things; surprises the dog, so they're no longer in that aggressive mindset, second it makes them unable to turn and bite you. Have one person wait to catch the animal that the dog has in his mouth when he/she drops it (it make take 10-30 seconds) and then separate them and of course tend to needs.
If you're pinning a dog down the most important part is to pin the head. You may need several people to help because some dogs, while not very large, can be extremely strong (ie. german shepherds), in one case I had, we needed FOUR people to restrain one german shepherd. He was THAT STRONG. So just keep in mind that restraining the head may not be the best option if you're alone with a medium-large breed dog.
Firebird my friend has a jack Russell and it's very friendly it loves meeting new dogs! It would never hurt you! Despite its size it is an extremely strong dog!! You can see just looking at it the muscle in its legs the shoulder area is very strong!! He's a very nice dog but can be a bit bold sometimes😂😂not in a bad way of course! Also I really want to do veterinary when I grow up!!
The most important thing to remember is to never think that a dog "would never hurt you". Dogs are sweet, I love them. But they can be unpredictable, or at least hard to understand. I'm not saying that people have to be afraid of dogs, but they should always take precautions, so the dog does not feel threaten.
What happens if you just throw ice cold water on a dog?
As a former vet student, that pinching the back of the neck doesn't work for every types of dogs, but it sure does to the cats. Do you notice how mommy cats carry their kittens? They bite the back of the kitten's neck taming them
And chow chow could be too aggressive too, you wouldn't have time to hold them by their neck cause they're too fast when they are aggressive af
proof that any dog can be aggressive in the right situation regardless of breed
Yes, any dog can be aggressive depending on the situation but there's no doubt that some breeds are really problematic like pitbulls. I speak for experience.
@@AlexMartinez-dc4pe I really don't think that it's the aggression of the breed that's an issue with most traditional fighting dogs, it's the effectiveness of their attacks when they do get aggressive. Little things like Chihuahuas are some of the most aggressive dogs I've seen, but very unlikely to hurt you. Most of the sweetest dogs I know are bully breeds but I am aware that it only takes one time for a usually sweet and snuggly pitbull to snap and it can kill a person. It's all about understanding that animals are animals and taking precautions.
Any animal is aggressive in the right situation. Call a random American a cunt a few times and see what happens. They are quite touchy about that word.
If only more people could understand that. Every dog has it's own personality just like humans. And if not properly socialized ANY breed of dog can an will become aggressive.
@@Goldenheart_345 you are aware that pitbulls are dogs bred for their violent tenancies right? They exist solely from pit fighting. The strongest, most violent, most insane survived to be bred. The rest, not so much.
As a fighter pilot I am in dogfights a lot, so the advice with the blanket really helps. Thank you for the missiles I did not have to waste.
Lol
So.... your throw the blankets to the enemy’s cockpit window lol
@@BlitzkriegTechno nah, ram the plane into the enemies nose
Also if a blanket doesn't work or you don't have one, a well timed water bucket aimed at their head should stop a dogfight as well.
About a year ago my two dogs wouldn't stop fighting so I kept pouring the water they drink from on their head. It worked every time I did it right.
Which jet
My dog got bit before too ☹🥺
Thank you for staying positive!
Do more videos with BEAR!!
Your puppy is adorable
I squealed! Thank you so much for liking my comment this great, I look up to you. You're an amazing doctor and person in general! You're really great, keep being a good person much love
Tati Fellon your welcome xD
OMG Dr.Mike liked your comment
I want MORE VIDEOS WITH BEAR!!!!
My only requests to Dr. Mike:
1) Your videos are very good and informative and it really comes in handy at the right time.
2) Pleaseeeee..... make more videos with bear (your dog is soooo cuteeee I just wanna hug him right now).
Thank you once again Dr. Mike.
Bear just looks like the sweetest baby playing with the other pups! I think he’s a crowd favorite anywhere!😉
Newfies are very gentle dogs! They're the babysitter dog! Also, Nana from Peter Pan was a Newfoundland dog :)
Oh my God, almost the same thing happened to me a few years ago like what happened to the lady. I was walking my dad's dog, a big ~45kg Beauceron. He saw a little dog and wanted to fight him. Which was surprising. Usually he's a sweet friendly dog. He was jumping at the dog and I had to yank his leash but I fell because he's so strong and he bit my arm. Thankfully he released me right away but it was so scary and then so painful. I still have some scars and elbow pain from the fall.
Never happened again afterwards. Now he's an old 13 year old grandpa doggy and always so sweet 😊
What is up with the owners falling (during the fight) and their own dog then biting them? Is it dog nature that we need to keep in mind?
@@RosarySoldier It can be. When a dog goes into fight mode, s/he figuratively sees red. Everything disappears for them but the other dog and the drive to either fight or flee. The dog's owner's voice no longer registers, and when the owner tries to grab the dog, the dog perceives it as an attack from an unknown entity. The dog literally does not recognize his owner in that moment. Fortunately, once the dog calms down, she or he will recognize the owner again.
This is why it's important to walk in a circle once you've grabbed your dog's hind legs and lifted them up (effectively turning him into a wheelbarrow to break up a fight. Because the minute you do that, your dog will preceive it as an attack from a stranger (because it won't recognize you). And your dog will try to whip around and bite whatever is "attacking" it's hindlegs (i.e. you) to get free. But backing up in a circle will keep your dog scrambling to stay upright. Don't let go of the legs too early... because your dog could decide whatever just grabbed his legs needs to be dealt with.
Glad your ok
Video ideas FT. BEAR..
1) Grooming Vlog- A day at the groomers.
2) A day in a life- Bear Edition ( like how u did with husky)
3) Bear Training Vlog
Nice ideas
those ideas were in my head few minutes ago, and yes, hopefully he will cover those.
He already made a video where he groomed Bear.
Another thing that is very important for reactive or aggressive dogs that would do that is to get training. This can help dogs in SOO many ways.
I can imagine this horror, once my dog literally saved my life from another dog, who was wondering on the streets, and attacked us for no appearent reason. They fought, mine was trying to stay between me and the other while still on leash, and I had no idea what to do, nobody was around... Thank God my dog is way smarter than me, he saved both of us, without even a scratch.
@@cheezyballs4631 bruh ur an idiot, he said don’t run. They have an instinct to chase what’s running.
Ok I'll just stand up and let this bite tf outta me
I should've stated this more clearly,
I mean run for help while the fight is going on
Smh
@@cheezyballs4631 oh my god wth. She’s going to let her dog fight, not caring. Just so she won’t have a small mark? That would make a terrible dog owner and person, how dare you suggest this. Like they said, none of them got a scratch as well!
@@cheezyballs4631 well the other dog of he/she could defeat hers, then come and tear the owner apart.
Just stand the ground. You are 2 and he/she is 1, you scare them. If u run then probably the streetdog will kill both
Her : I don't need a doctor.
Me : I'm a doctor
Bazzer25 ME XD
Her: *runs away*
Bet she said it so there will be no report that her dog bite her and attacked another dog.
Hope Mike called the cops because her dog need to be checked and tested if he would do it again.
Bazzer25 omg I just realized what this meant 😂
Her:I dont need a doctor
Mike: Am a doctor
Her: Well then...... AM DYING!!!
That is an adorable, big, fluffy puppy.
Bro so true and I feel bad for you, the lady and Bear because that is something no dog owner wants to experience
YOOOOOOO.... I been a dog trainer and sitter for 10 years. You got this SPOT ON!!! Great Advice!!! Congratulations!!! If you have any questions, or would like to have a pet talk, let me know. Im quite active on youtube. Great job again!!!
Hellrazor
Do you know how to train a stubborn dog to stop pulling on the leash when on a walk?
There’s this thing called a “pet corrector” it’s a canister of air and when you spray it, it makes a loud *shwooosh* noise. Just don’t spray it towards the dog
Apologies if I'm asking for trade secrets, but I'm curious; if the Golden's owner approached you for training to help assure this didn't happen again, what would be your recommended step one?
I’ve always wondered: the dog turned on its owner, attacked them and bit them. What does she have to do now with her dog? Take it to a trainer, find the source of the problem? How does she feel safe again after having been attacked by her own dog? (I’ve often heard of people giving up their dog or even putting the dog down once they’ve turned on a human because once it’s happened, it’s bound to happen again).
Shmu10 another dog trainer here. Get a plastic training collar. They have ridges on them that look like toblerone pieces. They are not spikes and don’t dig into the skin, they pinch skin only when your dog tries to pull, or if you snap the collar to correct it. No damage is done and it’s just a tool to teach correction. Guarantee within a week of using this your dog will start to think twice about pulling, then as you build it’s respect you won’t need it anymore.
Other no pull collars are great for preventing pulling but actual training collars are much better at making a PERMANENT change to your dogs behavior.
"What do you do during a dog fight?"
Doctor Mike: Keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle at all times.
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Sounds like a bad owner but I will say this, dogs know to go for the neck if they want the kill so the fact that it went for her arm makes me think it was trying to dominate instead of kill. Lady still should not own a dog (particularly a large dog) if they are that bad at handling it and identifying behavioral problems. It's especially troubling that she knew it "had issues with large dogs" and still took it to a dog park.
@Chiso Sama You lose your right to the benefit of the doubt when you put other people in jeopardy. Also, if you don't know enough to own a dog then you have already been entirely too negligent as a dog owner, especially for a large dog. That's all I need to know.
I disagree with what he said about the dog turning on its owner, from his description I think the dog felt scared and in danger and was being held in a vulnerable position and so bit out of fear and self defense rather than anger or aggression.
Stop this madness please! Just because they look cute and harmless to the human brain it doesn't mean they are! Jfc.. It's an animal, not a child! Dogs 100% can be agressive and attack their owners to show dominance. There's always an hierarchical dynamic involved in any relationship the dog has - with humans or other animals. It's their psycology, like it or not. Majority of animals living in nature in groups have hierarcy and it stays after domestication - dogs, horses, even damn guinea pigs...
And I can also tell from his description that this dog WAS considering itself dominant to it's owner because it was pulling on a leash. That's dog training 101. Takes half an hour to learn the basics of. There are crapton of stories with this exact situation: owner tells a dog to do
ot do smth, it doesn't listen, owner touches\pulls the dog - gets attacked. That's what dogs do when they think they're above u and u try to boss them around. That's just how they work. That's how their minds work. Denying that not gonna change reality. And if telling a dog 'no' a couple times a day seems like it's ''too harsh'' to some people they should never go near dogs. Get a cat.
PS It's one thing if the babying owner gets hurt, that's their own fault, but others getting hurt and the dog itself gets killed for just being a dog - that's a problem.
Had idiots for a family who liked "serious" dogs but I was always the one being chewed on. Sick of this shit.
ProxUrAimz No one asked you
@@Lilian040210 like I said on your other post, you're an idiot, have no idea about dog training and if that's so true and clicker training doesn't work why can the military trust their dogs in ANY situation. Read my other comment and then respond (but you won't cause you know you're wrong). Also pulling on the leash is not a sign of dominance, it's simply when a dog gets excited they tend to kinda get tunnel vision for the mind. And since the woman was running with him he had no way to know that what he was doing was unacceptable. You're an idiot, go comment on things you know about.
Usually I don’t like to hurt dogs and I never want to be in mikes situation but if I have to do it I Will ty for being a great creator Mike
You can tell Bear is well looked after.. look at the shiny fur!!
To me he still has a little puppy face! He's gonn grow until about 18 months and end up around 150 lbs!
Throw water on the attacker. It saved two dogs in two different attacks. The dog gets surprised and lets the 'prey' go. Yes, more of Bear 🐶 pls! 😊
Not with my dogs water just pisses them off
@@damonjohnson3469 i think throwing the blanket is a very good strategy, it's a good strategy on aggresive drunk people also. Worst case scenario is you choking them to death lol. Victory! Nah just kidding.
@@auniquehandle all my dogs are large a blanket will keep us from seeing them for my very large dogs i throw firecrackers near them to separate them then chase the aggressor off with a shovel or broon handle
AlphaWolf 127 throwing firecrackers isn't ideal. I recommend grabbing the scruff and getting control of the head.
AlphaWolf, I throw a big metal coffee can with quarters and bolts inside it between my two akitas (mother and son) if a squabble escalates too much. The noise of the can crashing right by them is usually enough to derail an argument. :-)
As for using water... it worked once with a friend's border collie (to break up a fight with a pushy lab).
But when my sister's two German Shepherds got into a fight, they were oblivious to the hose. I started off squirting their heads - no dice. I ended up turning the hose so it was blasting full force in the agressor's nose and down the throat... and it made no difference for what was the longest minute of my life, during which, some pretty good damage was done to the victim dog. But if you are trying to break up a fight on your own, using a hose or a blanket may be your only choice, as the wheelbarrow move only controls one of the dogs. So don't use it unless you can drag one of the dogs into another room and slam a door shut between them.
Is it just me or is his shirt just adorable 😍 Awwww, Papa Bear 🐻 🐶
llbasiicll lol yea
Never noticed that until I saw your comment ❤️❤️❤️
Great video! Having 5 dogs at home, this video can really help! Bear is on of the cutest dogs I’ve ever seen, make him star more!
More videos with Bear, please!
Bear is such a calm dog, I love him. But that's really a scary situation. I really have some researching to do before I raise a dog on my own.
Nia J What an incredibly responsible comment. Thank you for being one of the good ones. You'll make an excellent pet parent some day.
Great takeaway from this video Nia! Once you get read-up and feel ready for the challenge you are gonna get an unforgettable furry friend!
@@DoctorMike have you watched the movie outbreak because I watched the movie at the beginning of the corona virus pandemic
I worked at the local shelter for a year and as soon as you said she shoved the dog I knew it would trigger the fight. We were taught the wheelbarrow technique as well but in some cases the dogs won’t let go even if you’ve got them by their back legs. At this point we push the dogs together because it forces them to open their mouths. It’s not uncommon for a dog to attack its owner when they try to break up a fight because the dog is “seeing red” it’s natural instincts have kicked in and it will bite anything that touches it at that point. Awesome video and thanks for educating everyone 👌🏻
I work at a doggie daycare and I've broken up some fights myself. I had the same reaction when he said the girl shoved her dog. Wheelbarrow is effective if you can get to their legs easily but for smaller dogs or dogs with long and/or flexible torsos my preferred method is to grab with both hands their collars plus their scruffs and lift up and back. Both are really effective methods, I just prefer the scruff (unless they're over 60 or 70 pounds because they're too powerful to scruff grab at that point) because one time I did the wheelbarrow on an Alaskan Malamute and she almost got me when she turned around and snapped
So what do you do when you’ve noticed that it’s just beginning to become aggressive? Do you ignore it or try to call your dog to you?
@@honeytranful I got to the dog park with a can filled with pennies. Make sure it's sealed tight and throw that close by on the ground, hard, so the noise breaks the focus. It's important to be proactive.
honeytranful You can try calling them in a calm voice. If you sound scared or you yell it could escalate the situation. We were taught that even though it’s scary when a dog fight happens sometimes it’s just a dominance play and it can resolve itself quickly when the submissive dog gives in. The big issue we had was when there were two big dominant dogs going at it and they wanted to fight to the death. Most of the time you won’t have that problem in a dog park because owners shouldn’t be bringing those dogs in and endangering other animals. Hope that helps!
Thank you guys for the advice. I know I am always on edge when I go to the park. A long time ago my Pekingese and a husky were smelling each other and were wagging their tails. Then all of a sudden the husky bent down and grabbed my dog by his neck and was flinging him around. So that traumatized me. I’m always thinking another dog will attack my dog and I know I shouldn’t because they can feel it. It’s something I have to get over.
Wow! I have never seen a golden retriever respond like! How crazy! I am so glad Bear was ok!!!
Yup we need a FULL FLEDGED BEAR ONLY video. Oh man majestic dog. Amazong
There’s a couple on my channel!
I see so many clueless dog owners at the park. Just yesterday my husband and I took our dogs to the park, at least two people were inside the park with the dogs on a leash. Long story short my dog tripped on one of these leashes and hit his chin really hard. 😡
Avanti Morocha counter: say the dogs didn’t like other dogs like the Goldie in this video. They could have just been walking them, so to keep them away from other dogs, they put their dogs on a leash.
@@Azeriiall I have to disagree, If a dog doesn't get along with other dogs it shouldn't be taken to the dog park. New dog parents are usually afraid that something may happen to their dog at the dog park, but the worse thing they can do it's to keep them on the leash. First, if you're insecure or afraid about your dogs you're passing all these emotions to your dogs through the leash, second a dog on a leash is essentially a tripping hazard, especially if the leashed dog begins to play.
Avanti Morocha i have to disagree with that if a dog can get along with other dogs they shouldn’t be on a leash. You know why? Because the dog can still run away and you have more control of the dog and my dog (who died because of old age: he would become 18 years old 4 months after he died) who got along with other dogs always was on a leash and still played with dogs and if we would let him loose we would still have the leash nearby and on him so if something happens we have control and we would always watch it and still a couple months before his death he got attacked for no reason by a dog 3 times it’s size but there was no real injury and we went home.
Avanti Morocha and People should watch where they walk otherwise they’re stupid.
You’re one of clueless ones too is you really thing about it
I HAVE A NEWFOUNDLAND AND HIS NAME IS ALSO BEAR!!!!
OMG doctor Mike highlighted my comment! Oh god
That’s blessed!!! 🙏🏻😂
@@pnkprinc3ss highlighted? Do you even know the meaning of highlighted
@@chihuahuabun5842 bruh it says its highlighted in the notifications when it gets a heart sthu
@@pnkprinc3ss it called 'heart' since whenever you get a notification of a comment, it will be highlighted.
Hey Mike love the video, in a way lol. Im a dog trainer and people drastically underestimate the seriousness of any altercations with dogs of any size so i really appreciate someone of your reach teaching not only about the dangers, but also how to properly handle a situation. One thing i will say is when doing the wheelbarrow, move straight backwards and not left or right. Moving left or right makes it very easy for the dog to turn its head in your direction and react but also its very easy to trip especially with that much adrenaline going. Moving straight back puts distance between the dogs, keeps you as for from a bite as possible, and still forces the dog to actively disengage.
Bear is such a gentle giant. I love how Dr. Mike is wearing the Papa Bear shirt too. 😂
I work at a dog daycare and am a dog trainer in training! Agree with this 100%. We have an airhorn in outdoor playgroup at all times. Wheelbarrow technique works ALL THE TIME! Catches the dog off guard because they arent used to being picked up in that way. Have had to do it multiple times and luckily have not had a dog lash out at me for it. Tail wagging doesnt always mean friendliness. If its a slower wag more raised it will mean aggression. Thanks for sharing i think every dog owner needs to know this! There are alot out there who dont, and alot who dont even train their dogs. 🙄
Deborah Shaw glad your pup ended up okay! Sorry for the unfortunate situation.
We have a pit mix who would whine and wag his tail whenever he saw other dogs and we thought it was happy excitedness. But our trainer told us that is was actually a form of aggression. He's a rescue and super dog reactive. It's so important to learn that aggression doesn't always look like what people assume!
Yeah... I have a pit mix pup (he'll be 2 years old in February), and he's crazy. When his mom is rolling in the grass, he starts growling and "attacks" her throat and back legs and belly. He makes a high pitched barking whine in a "bowed" position (typical playful behavior). He stays on a leash, but mom's a good girl. She never taught him dog manners. I often worry about getting bit when I have to place myself between them because he just gets so riled. Now I just tell her "Keirra, inside", and she leaves. Any other time, he's okay with the cats and his mom. There's just something about her rolling that sets him off.
And he hates strangers- animals and people. He's been neutered so all of this has to be anxiety. He's been raised in a home with 5 people and some 12 cats. I thought surely he didn't need "socializing". I couldn't have been more wrong!!
Thanks for the video, Dr. Mike! Great tips. I never heard about the wheelbarrow move or the blanket before.
If it is a pitbull you better have a gun.
aren't you sick of people speaking on a topic that they dont know anything about? not talking about Dr. Mike. These jokers in the comments that think "returning multiple dogs back to the shelter because they growled at me" counts as experience. nope, that just makes you an uneducated asshole.
i stuck my hands in a dog fight a few years back. i had over 75 puncture wounds, permanent nerve damage in both hands, scarring, and a broken hand. DON'T STICK YOUR HANDS IN A DOG FIGHT! YOU WILL LOSE!
That's highly unfortunate.
o h.
I feel sorry for that
@@sams1973-g1k thank you!
@@megawarriorii5948 yes it was lol
This is VERY Useful! I have two puppies and they (rarely) fight sometimes! Ive gotten screatch breaking them apart. It wasnt too bad (because their puppies) but it hurt quite a bit, so this is great information!
OMG! Your puppy got so big! He's adorable!
Dr. Mike: "my little bear pup"
meanwhile, his little bear pup: *is the size of Dr. Mike*
B I G
LMAOO
Lmfaoo XD
My little Bobby is 70kg 😂
That dog weighs only 20 lbs less than I do, and I weigh 165 lbs! I have my own puppy, who is only 20 lbs.
*brings blanket when walking my dog*
just random things Throwing water at them can also break up a dog fight. If you take a water bottle with you, that will work.
Kristen Nat who doesn’t bring water bottles when going on a walk
Cylexen yeah I get that, but why would you not bring a water bottle on a walk? I mean I get if it’s a short walk and it’s just to get your dog(s) out of the house then maybe you don’t necessarily need a water bottle, but still why?
@@kristennat6601 I bring a spray bottle, works 100% of the time in my experience.
@@severablegibbon well In the cold winter you really dont need water to cool you down
Thank you so much for making this video mike. Thank you so much. My dog was ina fight with a pitbull and he passed away because of it. I wasn’t the one walking him, my parnet was. They didn’t know what to do so they watched the dog brutally kill the dog. They didn’t do anything nor did they know anything!! So thank you! I feel prepared
12/10 want to see more of your sweet little bear pup!
This is unfortunately why I don’t take my pup to dog parks, even though he’s super friendly and mellow. Too many people don’t have proper control of their dogs and don’t understand how to interpret and respond to canine behavior. However, education is the best way to help people so thank you for spreading some really great knowledge!!
Do you do dog visits?
The type of aggression that golden displayed is called (atleast at the clinic/pet resort I work at) “Redirective aggression”. We have a golden mix that stays with us who will become aggressive while walking past the kennels of other dogs and if a person is not trained in handling this type of dog, he will turn around and attack the human.
Whether it’s a Golden Retriever or not, “if it has teeth, it can bite” which is a key point people should understand about dogs.
Sounds like a dog that'll climb the leash. I hope if the dog isn't put down she gets him proper training and/or rehomes him to someone who can handle that.
Even animals without teeth can bite. Birds don't have teeth and they can bite the crap out of a person.
The lady needs proper training definitely but she should also muzzle the dog when taking it outside. I doubt very much this was the first time the dog was aggressive, unless it was a new adoption.
Yeah she was a very poor owner. The fact that she mentioned he doesn't like big dogs means she obviously knows that he is aggressive, I'd bet money this wasn't the first or even the second time he tried to fight another dog. It's insane the amount of dog owners who take their dogs to dog parks and other public outings fully knowing they have behavioral and aggression issues.
Oh my goodness! I've never heard of a golden retriever getting aggressive! Every golden I've met has been so friendly and sweet! They're actually my favorite breed
Contrary to popular opinion, Goldens are among the most aggressive dog breeds.
Just goes to show there are aggressive and sweet dogs in every breed. Some it's just improper care, others have something going on neurologically, some have trauma.
Just discovered you, love your stuff. I work for an animal shelter. Just letting you know we call this redirecting. Now that’s a term a lot of people hear when training and it means to distract a dog and ‘redirect’ its attention. However, when your working with aggressive dogs it is also called redirecting when that animal may become aggressive towards another animal or situation and instead of lashing out at what its angry at it lashes out at the nearest person around and then hones in. I have even seen dogs who will only redirect on people they bond with. It’s like an abusive relationship. Very strange and very hard to break that habit.
Could you do some videos about grooming Bear? Like nail clipping or bathing? Btw Bear looks really squishy
Mike The Pup Whisperer.
I love Bear! I have owned many Newfoundlands and they are the THE BEST dogs with such gentle and sweet personalities!
Firstly, Bear looks beautiful and amazing, love big softy dogs.
Second; I've always had Golden Retrievers, and people always assume they are so soft and peaceful, which they generally are, but people need to remember they were bred to be hunting/sport dogs, by current boy is super protective of our kids and he will get aggressive to defend his family.
This also perfectly goes to show that breed doesn't dictate aggression, training (or lack thereof) does.
Yep. Even dogs which are naturally aggressive can be absolute big softies depending on who the owner is. Bad owner = bad dog.
All dogs have teeth therefore all dogs bite. I’ve had more issues with bite inhibition/snappy mouths with golden retrievers/labradors-your so called family dogs-than the so called power breeds.
Be a tree, protect your soft spots. I know people who carry mace, or a stick due to off leash-uncontrolled dogs. Throwing food and making an escape is best case scenario. Always report dog bites.
@@em.4800 it's a little more complicated than that. There are great dogs with bad owners and vice versa. Dogs have personalities just like us, and some absolutely are naturally more dog aggressive than others.
@@jessikaosterlind3683 i'm not saying they're bad, I'm saying some dogs are more prone to dog aggression and need more intense and specialized training than others. This mindset of "only bad owners" leads a lot of people to think either that they are solely at fault for an aggresive dog, when their raising a different dog would not have resulted in aggresion, or people who think their dogs will not be aggresive because they are 'good owners'. And if a dog is bred to be dog aggresive, that can be stronger than upbringing. It's the same as prey drive. I would never trust my cairn terrier with a pet mouse because a switch goes off when he goes into prey mode. Ignoring breeding is dangerous, it's safer to acknowledge it and not put dogs in situations where they are likely to fail.
A dog isn't bred to be dog aggressive. Aggression in general is genetic in less than 1% of all aggression cases. Dogs are trained to be dog aggressive or, in the majority of cases, simply are never socialized properly and coddled/spoiled too much. The owners are usually responsible. Rehab is almost 100% successful. I rehabbed hundreds of dogs over 5 years and only once did one need to be put down because he was just a red flag and nothing could be done.
Hes a doctor and a dog whisper and a youtuber what a dude
Not a dog whisperer, the golden didn't turn on his owner like he said, the dog was obviously in a fearful position and was acting out of self defense, he felt that he was in danger, and then he was being held in a vulnerable position, so he bit out of fear and in self defense.
@@helenafischer4405 Yes because you were there? Also self defense? Wtf? Self defense against on old lady (ITS OWNER BTW) that was trying to tug it away from another dog by the collar?
@@lucienrichardson5691 yes self defense, first if I came up to you with a gun and your mom pinned you to the wall, you'd do anything you could to get her off of you, same thing with a dog, the dog was being held on the ground, and he felt threatened by bear, he was trying to get her off of him so he could deal with the more important threat, she never once tried to tug his collar, she hit him and then laid on top of him. Also a dog can't tell the difference between a young and old person, neither can they differentiate and say, this person is strong so is a threat to me, this person is weak so isn't, if they are being restrained like that they're going to try and free them selves. Dogs and humans both have a reflex called fight or flight, if you can't remove yourself from a threatening situation, and you can't run away, you're going to fight, the difference with humans is that they can reason and use some logic when it comes to this reflex, dogs do it instinctively, I don't think it was right to fault the dog in this situation, especially when a dog that is acting aggressively will go for the neck and a dog that is acting out of self defense will go for the first thing it sees. No I wasn't there, but I do have quite a bit of experience with this sort of thing because I have two dogs that did not like dogs when we got them, I volunteer at a shelter near us, and I know a lot about dog behavior and "aggressive" actions, because I'm trying to become either a vet or a dog behaviorist, and I've researched a lot about both subjects,, it doesn't take a lot of research to realize that this dog was scared and acted out of fear and, yes, self defense, rather than anger, spite or aggression.
@@lucienrichardson5691 also dogs don't care if it's their owner who is threatening them or a complete stranger, if they feel scared enough they while defend against anyone, no matter the significance of the person to them, which is why when dogs are in pain, they often bite anyone who touches them, its because they feel unsafe, they feel vulnerable and they cant afford to let an "animal" get too close to them and they don't care who that "animal" is, instinct takes over.
@@helenafischer4405 Literally what? You were there so you know exactly how it went down right?
I've been chased by a dog before. _They're very fast_
I have tried chasing dogs that ‘got out’ before. I can attest, they are very fast. Unless they are an overweight basset hound. Then you just need 1 person at the start and finish of every street, one block in either direction. Ah, growing up in suberbia. Returning the basset hound - easy. Finding the springer spaniel - not so much.
Just like me
😂😂 same
Once got chased through a alley on my bike. Not a ideal situation when your carrying a duffel bag😅
ive seen a dog catch up to a bike/tricycle
Great information and video!! More videos with you and Bear.
Y'all are a team.
Another way to break up a fight is to toss water on the dogs (water bottle) this usually snaps them out of an aggresive state.
Agreed.
Yeah i normally do the wheel barrel technique plus have someone pour water (if available) on the dogs face/nose. That usually does the trick.
In my experience that only works the first time. At least with my old neighbors psycho dog who attacked mine twice.
This firmly cannot be relied upon and often wastes precious time. It's not a reliable choice for intervention and when people attempt to do this sometimes they create delays that result in greater injury.
that's actually great, thanks!
When he said “he’s in heaven” I thought that he died, and I was like ups😳, but then I was ohhh okay duh🤦🏻♀️
Bruhhhhh
@@asafawan4798 account was made 8 years ago and most bots comment on everything and were made 2- 5 months and this guy only commented 2 times so how is he a bot?
Bruh he deleted the comment
Lol
@@bucketboigaming4031 ?
Dog Tip: Don’t take your dog to the dog park if you know you won’t be able to control it
Them* dogs are not a object
@@Defnotjolie Aren't they a object under the law.
Or if you know yours is bad with certain types of other dogs! Dog park scuffles can turn into half the dog park genuinely fighting, best not risk that.
@@cczsus6513 yea they're considered a thing as they showed me in school
Unless they’re young but make sure they are vaccinated if they are around other dogs when they are young it is better for them and they become more social
She needed to see a doctor.
MIKE YOU ARE A DOCTOR
Your dog is adorabblllleeeee. Sorry he got in a fight. Glad he is OK.
It is so charming when you said "Bear will come back a little bit later and say bye to you guys"
YES! Thank you! I've been telling people for years to break up a fight, you grab the dogs by the hind legs. So many want to argue with that, but it is exactly how you do it. You do not ever put your hand near their collar to grab that, because as you pointed out, the dog is in the zone. He only knows that something is touching his neck, or he sees something out of the corner of his eye, he's going to attack! At that very second, he doesn't register who it is - like an owner.
By grabbing them by the hind legs and dragging them away from each other, it puts them off balance and keeps you safe, giving the dog a chance to snap out of that zone. My God, if I were 10 years younger, I would ask you to marry me because you get this!!! (Plus you're nice to look at.) Thank you for this video - with the amount of fans that you have, maybe people will finally learn this very important lesson.
@@izzieyeballz true but its more like a wtf moment for them so its safer than putting your hands where they are fighting.
I once Killed a stray dog that attacked me when I was going home from school. I was going Home and went the way I usually do but when I entered the street a big dog started following me I couldnt tell you the breed of the dog but it was a bit larger than a german sheaperd suddenly the dog just starts gunning for me so has a fifteen year old tends to do I pannicked adrenaline kicks in and the dog just launchs for me I put my arm up to defend my self the dog bites me so I fight back now im trained in martial arts and was always trained to aim for the neck of attackers só thats what I did and I hit the dog but he just keeps coming after me Im starting to get really afraid because after pushing the dog back I knew I could beat him but he kept coming and coming and coming like a madman so in the end i Killed the dog out of shear fear I dont even remember doing it I just remember one moment the dog is atacking me dangerously close to my neck and the other Im on top of the dog and the dog was dead só has one does I called our version of 911 and the Police came with an ambulance I went to the hospital turns out the dog had rabbies?( That thing that makes them super aggressive) when I talked to the psychiatrist about the event he says I blocked out the part where I Killed the dog due to the fact that it was hard for my brain to deal with the fact of what I did and because of the massive amounts of adrenaline my body released wich turned to be so much it cause imparmanent muscle damage due to the effort I made.
Even tho this video is old, this is my first time watching it. You have a lot of amazing info here. I really appreciate the research you did in order to make this video and that you acknowledged that you did research
It tells a lot about your character when you interact with your audience in the comment section. You're a great influence and personality, you inspire me a lot. Keep up the great videos Doc :D
There is a WAY BETTER WAY to handle a dog attacking you. What you said about the way you stand, not running and all of that is correct, but when a dog bites your arm/ any body part you want to “feed it” to the dog. So basically, if a dog bites your arm, you push your arm as far as possible down the dogs throat. This makes them gag/ spit out your arm. It works much better than trying to pull your arm out of the dogs mouth, essentially playing a gruesome game of tug o war. Great video Dr. Mike, best of wishes to you and Bear :)
WolfsWail very true. When We have puppies We use this metode to teach them not to bite
My grandmother did that once with a dog that tried to bite her, shoved her fist so far down its throat it couldn't close its jaws.
Yes and no. If a dog latches to your arm you ideally want to use that to take the dog out if you can. If you get them to release, the likelihood that they'll redirect and bite somewhere else is high.
WolfsWail technically yes, that would be a alternative but that doesn't make the situation better, dogs are more likely to attack the side of the arm not the fist, so i don't know how gagging the dog works....
This is what I did with my cat. I got tired of yanking my hand and hoping her teeth do not tear my skin, so I let her bit me, I would even shove my hand further, she would panic and try to spit my arm out. She was very gentle when it came to that part.
And don't forget:Chest compressions chest compressions chest compressions! Oh, wrong video? ...... Chest compressions.
HomicidalTh0r 😂😂😂😂😂this took me out 🤣🤣
I have a golden and hearing this was surprising. I've never heard of a golden so aggressive.