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Do podles bite?

Assuming you mean the dog, poodle yes it can bite if you are to annoy it enough, some dogs are just bad natured


Why does a dog bite his own keepers who love him and feed him like their own child?

Dogs aren't children, and you shouldn't expect them to act like children. Dogs act on reflex. A dog who is frightened or startled, or who is protecting their food, may bite. It's usually a "threat bite" -- firm enough to scare you off but not hard enough to do real damage. (Dogs also do this when playing with other dogs: lots of snarling and growling and "pressing" of teeth, but no real damage.) Dogs may also bite if they've been abused by previous owners, or grew up as strays. If this is new behavior, take the dog to a vet for a checkup. You may be hurting the dog by touching a hidden injury.


Do dogs actually bite?

Dogs will bite while being playful depending on how the dog was raised and what breed it is. Some breeds bite more frequently then others and a dog that is raised in a loving household will most likely not bite.


Do you bite dogs?

No. You should never bite a dog, as it is cruel and very likely the dog will either retaliate or become fearful of you.


Do squirrel's carry disease that can be transmitted to dogs?

They can if they bite the dog.


Does every dog bite?

no not all some dogs are scared or traind well so do not bite


Do boxer dogs bite strangers?

Any dog can bite a stranger. It's up to you to train it not to.


Why would a dog bite his owner He is a mixed terrier?

Dogs bite for many reasons. Dogs, like people, have their own temperament. Some breeds of dogs may be more or less inclined to have an easy disposition. Even within a breed there can be great variability. Terriers can be feisty dogs. They are often quite pain-resistant and so are not really afraid of being bitten back (by dogs). Terriers can be very smart dogs, and can easily be trained not to bite but as with all dogs this training is best started when they are puppies. Many dogs, even terriers, never bite. It is extremely unacceptable to have a dog that is not safe around people and it is up to the owner to make sure that their dog is trained properly. How a dog is trained and raised and the environment a dog lives has great impact on its inclination to bite. Reasons a dog might bite: Perhaps it was not trained NOT to bite. Was the dog taunted by the owner? Was the owner playing with the dog, in which case the dog may have gotten overexcited? Was the dog in pain... did it have an injury or is it perhaps arthritic? Dogs that feel threatened or are in pain may be more inclined to try and protect themselves.


What is meant by barking dogs seldom bite?

If a dog is using its mouth for barking, how can it bite with the same mouth?


Why does my dog bite other dogs' necks?

Dogs may bite other dogs' necks as a natural behavior to establish dominance or playfulness. It can also be a way for them to communicate and interact with other dogs.


Does any dog bite?

when it feels like its going to get hurt. a dog only attacks someone when they can sense their fear. because dogs can smell fear. A dog can bite when it is scared, when it is threatened, when it is playing or happy. Some times dogs bite to show how they feel. Biting is a way that dogs can communicate with each other in the DOG WORLD.


What is the likely hood a dog will bite you?

Dogs bite when they are scared or threatened. As long as you are kind to the dog and make sure it feels comfortable you won't get bit