All Dog Training Services

How to Stop Dogs from Fighting

Understand and manage your dog's aggression to prevent conflicts. Discover triggers and proactive measures to keep your dog safe.

Get Started
Two dogs playing and biting near a pond.
Group

Dog Fighting Resolution: Preventing Canine Conflicts 

Witnessing dogs engage in a fight is distressing and challenging to manage. Such encounters are often marked by intense violence and physical harm to the involved dogs. Additionally, attempting to intervene in a dog fight poses significant risks of injury to oneself. Accidental bites during such interventions are unfortunately common, underscoring the importance of caution and awareness when dealing with these situations. 

Understanding Your Dog’s Aggression 

A clear understanding of what prompts your dogs to fight is crucial information. This knowledge reveals the underlying reasons for their aggression, enabling you to prevent conflicts before they escalate proactively. What is knowledge’s value if it doesn’t effectively prevent your dogs from fighting among themselves or other dogs? 

Identifying Triggers for Dog Fighting 

Understanding the root cause of your dog’s aggression is key to effectively stopping fights. By identifying your dog’s triggers, you can uncover the underlying motives behind the aggression, allowing you to implement appropriate measures to prevent and manage fights. 

Common Triggers for Dog Fighting: 

  • Resource Guarding: Dogs may fight over food, toys, or other valuable resources. 
  • Territorial Aggression: Protecting their territory or space. 
  • Fear-Based Aggression: Dogs may fight when they feel threatened or fearful. 
  • Social Aggression: Conflicts related to dominance or social hierarchy. 
  • Play That Escalates: Overstimulation during play can lead to aggressive behavior. 
  • Prey Drive: Dogs may fight over chasing or catching prey-like objects. 

  

Our Services 

Choose between in-home sessions or enroll your puppy in our board and train program for comprehensive training. As a client of Ridley K9, you'll receive a complimentary membership, granting access to exclusive group classes for socialization and continued learning. 

  • Dog Board and Train Programs

    For more intensive training needs, we provide board and train programs where your puppy stays with us. This immersive experience focuses on bite inhibition, obedience training, and socialization skills in a controlled environment. 

  • In-Home Dog Training

    Our experienced trainers work directly with you and your dog in the comfort of your own home. This personalized approach allows us to teach your puppy to stop biting and mouthing issues within the familiar surroundings of your dog. 

  • Group Dog Training Classes

    Our Exclusive Members gain access to our group classes to further their puppy’s socialization and training progress

Bulldog lying on porch, looking towards the camera.
Black puppy sitting on snowy tree stump.
Happy bulldog with plush toy on wooden floor.
Happy dog lying in park on a leash
Happy poodle sitting on wooden block outdoors.
Cute small dog with a leash indoors.

Exclusive Membership Benefits!

As a Ridley K9 client, you'll receive a complimentary membership with access to our exclusive group classes. These classes provide valuable socialization opportunities for your puppy, helping them become a well-behaved canine citizen. 

Let's Get Started

Kickstart their journey to a well-trained and balanced companion by filling out the form to the right:

Kickstart their journey to a well-trained and balanced companion by filling out the form below:

How to Stop Dogs from Fighting Inquiry Form