Tips and techniques to prevent or break up a dog fight

Some dogs don’t want anything to do with other dogs and humans, while others will want to be friends with anyone or anything. Photo: 123rf.com

While local dog trainer Curtis Kelley would like to say it’s uncommon for dogs to get into fights, it can still happen, and the best way to break one up is to prevent a scuffle from breaking out in the first place.

Dogs have desires, fears, stressors, and sources of joy just like their human owners, said Kelley. They have their own ups and downs. Not that you should expect your dog to get into a fight with another, but it’s certainly something to prepare for as an owner. You can’t predict that every walk, trip to the park or interaction with other dogs will always go smoothly.