Loud noises. I grab something metal and bang it on the fence while yelling. Usually the noise will get their attention and they back off. Air horns work great too, but I can never find mine in a hurry! I always keep the combantants separated for a couple days.
I grab the back legs when noise doesn't work. I find that if it's two females, noise won't work and I go directly to grabbing. It works better if you have two people. One to grab a dog and one to keep them apart.
Grabbing the tail can be dangerous for the dog. Tails can be broken when pulled.
I never just let them fight. Fighting is unacceptable behavior in a sled dog. It's not tolerated around here. All dogs involved in a fight are punished, usually through being isolated. Nothing a husky hates more than being alone! I don't punish just the aggressor. Around here, if you fight, you get in trouble. I don't give a hoot what it was about. I am the alpha of this pack and I won't put up with fighting!
Considering the number of dogs here, we have very few fights. The odd snarling match, but on average, once a year there is a scrap that requires vet care. Once too often, but all things considered not bad!
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