Urgent Help
What to do in an emergency!
Here is a quick guide of what to do in some common scenarios.
My dog bit me or someone else
Dog bites are rarely unprovoked, but to the human eye it may seem that way. The dog is most likely experiencing lots of stress and you can take these steps to deescalate the situation and calm the dog down.
1. Remove the dog from any furniture. Bites often happen on raised surfaces like sofas.
2. Give the dog space. Take any kids and people away from the dog.
3. Remove any resources the dog may be guarding: Toys, dog food, human food, trash on the floor, etc.
4. Get your dog into a protected area. If they have a crate, use that. Otherwise a room where they can be alone to decompress.
5. Contact Magnus K9 to better understand what your dog’s stressors are and how to prevent future accidents.
My dog is running away
1. Do not chase the dog! It is natural to want to go after a dog running out the door but that turns into a game and is rarely successful. Instead, make yourself as exciting as possible by yelling in a high pitched voice the dog’s name.
2. Run backwards as this often triggers dogs to come towards you instead.
3. Grab a toy and start playing with it, again, making yourself very interesting and engaging.
4. Contact Magnus K9 to learn more about door thresholds and having your dog not go through any open door.
My dog is crying in its crate all night
Ask yourself these questions.
1. When my dog cries in its crate, do I give it any attention?
2. Do I let it out of its crate when it’s crying?
3. Is the crate in an area that’s heavily trafficked and noisy?
4. Does my dog have a lot of space in its crate to move around?
If you’ve answered “Yes” to any of these questions, contact Magnus K9 immediately to get set up with best practices for making your dog comfortable in their crate.
I am greeted by an off leash dog and my dog is not friendly.
1.Use your body to get between your dog and the strange dog. Be an advocate for your dog and show them you will stand up for them in a situation that is stressful for them.
2. Use your body to “shoo” the dog away. I recommend using feet since your hands will be preoccupied with a leash. Don’t actually kick the dog but use the same motion to get them to back up..
3. Remember, we are a LOT larger than dogs and we can control space by trying to take up as much as possible. This shows a strange dog they are not allowed to come near us.
Need Immediate Help?
If your dog is displaying dangerous, aggressive, or rapidly worsening behavior, don’t wait for the problem to escalate.Contact us today to schedule an urgent behavior consultation and get professional guidance tailored to your dog’s needs.