On March 08 2007, mnp13 wrote:In many threads you have referred to "bite inhibition" as a dog's
unwillingness to bite someone; due to training or instinct. Like when a dog puts it's teeth on you and you yelp and stop playing with that dog. I'll find a quote somewhere. I've heard it from you and numerous people.
Ruby and Connor absolutely have it or I would be torn to shread from playing with them. I would assume that Riggs does as well, but he does not play that way.
So Connor and Riggs who both do bite work have bite inhibition? I thought that wasn't a good thing.
A bitework dog letting go of someone because they make a noise is completely useless. Decoys are supposed to yell, to try to make the dog release the grip.
There is a difference in a dog being inhibited
to bite without command, and being inhibited
in the bite, because of noise or other distractions.
Do dogs sometimes bite in error? Absolutely. Dogs make mistakes. They happen. It's awful when they happen, but the reality of the dog world is that dogs have teeth and sometimes they do something that is completely unexpected and completely contrary to their training.
I agree. That's my point exactly. Thank you.
Even dogs trained only for sport and only to bite equipment can one day misinterpret someone actions. Blaming a trainer, handler, the dog or even the training itself is short sighted.
When did I do that? I don't believe I am suffering from short sightedness, actually the opposite. My opinion is that people who do this kind of work need to consider what it is they are asking their dogs to do and the ramifications of a mistake especially if they are utilizing a Pit Bull. I refer to your above reply concerning accidents.
They aren't loose canons, dangerous or anything else.
Once again Michelle, where in this thread did I say that?
There is a HUGE difference between a bite and an attack. Bites can be accidental, and what the dog does after that bite says a lot about that dog. An attack is completely different, it's meant to do harm, it includes repeated bites or a complete refusal to let go.
again.....
With only two exceptions, EVERY event I have been to in the past three years (I figured it out, it's around 10) has had a bite, an attempted bite, a dog fight or an attempted dog fight at it. At AKC or UKC shows it is QUICKLY covered up, as any aggression can get you kicked out of the show or even out of the UKC or AKC completely. That does not mean it doesn't happen. I watched two Aussies go after each other at the agility trial that both of us were at last spring. The handlers happened to have leashes that were too short, and neither of them were paying close attention. It didn't go any farther than noise, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Not once have I referred to anything dealing with DA.

I think I'm a little familiar with DA and it's common appearance in the dog world. Thanks anyway.