Dogs may be man’s best friend but why are there hundreds of thousands of people seeking medical treatment for dog-bite wounds each year?

Domestication is the answer to a dog’s need for human companionship. Still, there are dogs whose ancient instincts are quite strong. When pet owners fail to nurture the human-dog bond, their pet may revert to those instincts that are not acceptable within the household. Thus, pets are products of the environment that pet owners have control of.

Dogs that were originally bred for herding livestock and hunting game have a tendency to display aggressive behavior when mishandled. Since eye contact with prey is a dominant quality of these dog groups, there are instances when eye contact with a person, especially a child, may be perceived as a challenge. This is especially true to a dog that has not undergone proper socialization. Eye contact may incite the dog to establish its dominance.

If you are having problems with your puppy's behavior, talk with a Santo vet. Find out more from this link.