The only time any of my own dogs have bitten, it's been my fault. In every instance, I was breaking up a fight. I knew that I was going to get nailed, but didn't have much choice. Kayleigh was the worst offender. She's nailed me once and my husband three times, always in a fight. She's never attacked unprovoked or shown aggression towards humans. She always reacts immediately when she hits skin instead of fur and stops. We've discussed putting her down, but decided that wasn't the right option for her. If she were ever to show human aggression, we would have to reconsider. Dog aggression and human aggression are separate issues. We now keep her separated from the other dogs, except when she's in harness. No more fights, no more bites!

Preacher bit me once when he first lost his sight. He was defending a rawhide from another dog and I reached in to take the treat away. Totally forgot he couldn't see that it was me, not Franklin. He was immediately sorry and submissive. Now I warn him verbally before I take anything from him.