14 Signs that indicate a dog is about to bite you

In the United States, two out of three cases of dog attacks happen to children under the age of 10. Children under the age of seven do not always know how to interpret the behavior of dogs. Some understand when they can approach, but it is important to talk to them about it very calmly, so that they understand very well the situation that is in front of them, regardless of whether or not the owner has allowed the dog to be petted.

O awesome.club found some signs that help us understand that a dog does not want to be touched. To avoid a sudden attack, check it out right now and be sure to talk to your kids about it.

A dog’s body language is different from ours. Tension and dissatisfaction almost always show up anyway, but other signs are not so obvious.

Ears close to the head or flattened and mouth closed: the dog is tense and does not want any kind of communication. Ears upright and tongue out: the dog is relaxed and can be petted if the owner allows it. Dogs yawn if they feel hot, stressed or want to calm someone down. It is worth paying attention to the situation: noise, strangers and crowds are aspects that tend to irritate dogs. In these cases, a yawn means alteration; that is, it is better not to approach. If the dog is jumping up and down with happiness, don’t let him get close to the child until he’s calmed down. An overexcited dog can startle or even bite a child.

The tail movement is one of the main forms of expression of a dog. Through his tail he makes it clear how he feels and what he can do. When interacting with a dog, especially a stranger, pay attention to its tail.

A calm, satisfied dog will tend to keep its tail level with its back and not move it too quickly. Is the dog a breed that has its tail over its back? When in a good mood, he will likely hold his tail high and sometimes allow his back to be touched, but he will not move his tail. Tapping the tail on the ground is usually a good sign. In all other cases, especially if the dog is tense, it is better not to approach.

Dogs are very intelligent, but in general they follow their instincts. Therefore, it is important to follow some rules, so that he does not feel threatened and does not get angry.

Dogs understand gestures much better than speech, especially if the commands are given by a different person whose voice he doesn’t know. Therefore, it is important to behave calmly and confidently and avoid sudden movements and strong exclamations, so that they do not perceive body language incorrectly, and do not think that you are potentially dangerous. Do not approach the dog when he is on the furniture or in his bed, in the car and especially if he is trapped. In these situations, he will feel that you are invading his space and an attack may happen as a form of protection. They say you should never wake up a sleeping dog. It really isn’t worth doing this; after all, a dog can wake up without understanding what’s going on and bite someone unintentionally. Therefore, dog experts recommend that we let the dogs sleep peacefully and that we do not approach them at this time. Do not approach pitbull and rottweiler dogs. They can be incredibly affectionate with their owners, yet at the same time, 76% of attacks in the United States over 13 years have happened to dogs of these breeds. Dogs don’t like to be hugged and kissed. This behavior can cause head injuries. Light petting is the best way to show your love for these animals.

You have a dog? Have you noticed when he likes and when he doesn’t like to be petted? How does he treat his friends?