My Puppy Got ATTACKED! | Best Way To Break Up a Dog Fight

[@wesmoran5215]

That's alarming behavior for a golden. Yes, they're hyper dogs and prey driven like other dogs, but they're also not prone to attacking their owners in the fashion you described. heartbreaking situation.

[@Pikahopp]

You would be surprised at how "aggressive" some goldens can be. Most are very nice, and either lazy or super energetic. As a vet tech I can tell you that some of the worst injuries we've had have been from a golden. But yes: that is a very alarming behavior from a golden, and not at all normal.

[@preciouslifeoffical]

I was thinking the same that's not normal for golden

[@forfurssakedogtraining8715]

Wes Moran we have to remember energetic breeds can become aggressive when not exercised properly, I would put my money on it’s not getting enough exercise.

[@misantrope6267]

Goldens are like the 4th most bitey dogs

[@ifeomamokogwu5809]

That is because owner was probably doing something so when it was trying to stop it that dog felt threatened in many different ways

[@natsulife]

I nearly cried when you mentioned the girl said “its me” to her dog

[@kalyanigollamudi759]

I know! My HEART!!!!! I couldn’t take it. That lady loved her dog, and now he just bites her with no second thoughts?! I can’t imagine something like that happening with my dog, it would break my heart.

[@BlackMamba-xn2jr]

She should have known more about her dog and generally dogs her dog doesn't like other dogs and she brings it to the dog park?? I mean I don't even know what to say she endangered herself other people other peoples dogs and her dog... She is Just stupid and unresponsible

[@candacemarfil3149]

@@BlackMamba-xn2jr she didn't say her dog doesn't like other dogs, she said her dog doesn't like GIANT DOG or BIG DOG like Bear

[@BlackMamba-xn2jr]

@@candacemarfil3149 Big dogs, small dogs doesn't matter it was not friendly towards other dogs

[@jordanreiss1275]

this happened to my brother a year ago and it really hurt because my brother has autism and he trusted our old dog

[@mtlpackman8419]

Hey guys, I'm a Canine behavior specialist amd Veterinary student! I can answer any questions on this topic! To start off, this dog attacked as a result of a fear response. Very irresponsible of the owner to not remove her dog from a situation she knew was uncomfortable for her dog. So this Golden at the park showed what's classically called displacement behaviour. Displacement behaviour, if you don't know already is a redirect of the aggression. What this means is that when this fight broke out, and their owner went in for the collar, they immediately moved to defend themselves assuming that her hand was, in fact, Bear. If you've ever gotten into a fight and had your adrenaline kick in, you'll know what I mean when I say the dog was so amped up, they didn't realize what they were attacking anymore and just continued to assault the owner. Dr. Mike, you nailed everything in regards to how to seperate a dog fight. Never put yourself in the middle! When dogs fight they become what we call a "twister" which means they turn around in circles when they're engaged with another dog. Stay out of the way and do the wheelbarrow if loud sharp noises don't work. Same thing for dog attacks! Protect your vitals and fight back if you need to but DO NOT RUN and do not go to the ground if you can avoid it.

[@mtlpackman8419]

@@janareisten767 Good question!Unfortunately, this happens a lot. Sometimes, an owner sees their dog as perfect and can do no wrong and they make excuses for their dogs inappropriate behavior. The best thing you can do in a situation like this is to remove your dog from the situation as best as you can, and definitely walk your dog on a leash. Leashes aren't just for controlling your dogs course on a walk. A leash gives you the ability to control a situation like this. Ultimately, it's up to the other owner to control her dog, and it's up to you to protect yours and make them comfortable. Take your dog and try to walk them away. You can also make a loud noise to scare the other dog off. Great product I recommend for any dog owner is called a Pet Convincer. It's a little device that uses a small CO2 cannister to make a loud hissing sound when you pull the trigger. It has a safety on it too so you don't spray it by mistake! Works as an excellent deterrent :)

[@janareisten767]

@@mtlpackman8419 Thank you very much. This was quite helpful.

[@yeposki9692]

Why does my dog attack other dogs who act vulnerable even if these don't even look at my dog?

[@diogobraga6216]

I have a question. It is a good defence method agaisnt a dog attack to wrap a piece of cloth around your forearm and let the dog bite it?

[@yeposki9692]

@@diogobraga6216 i don't think letting a dog bite is a good idea.

[@eb9908]

I grew up with dogs and my dogs have been in dog fights before. The first step is actually always be aware of the dog’s behavior, so you can intervene as soon as possible to avoid any possible injuries. The next tip I learned this one from my dad and it helped me before. When a dog bites you, not a cat, a dog bites you on your arm, pushed your arm towards the bite. It might hurt you a little bit more, but it will hurt the dog too and they will want to let go.

[@dixiewade8373]

Sometimes not.

[@keremkuruuzumcu7761]

That's not a good advice you might have permanent damage

[@minusopposite1270]

Well the instinct is to pull where you're risking shredding and losing chunks because the teeth are likely still clamped. Pushing into the bite forces the teeth inward which is unnatural and does promote release. Similar advice when it comes to people biting you.. in any case mouths are bacteria ridden and disinfecting immediately is highly recommended.

[@Gamerboy2000_YT]

@@minusopposite1270 ...

[@bethany7646]

I’m training to be a dog behaviourist and I can see what triggered the Goldie by going off what Dr. Mike described... Unconfident and nervous owner takes her nervous dog to a dog park. Goldie is scared of big dogs and Mum scared of her dog going near them. Goldie’s stress hormones rise when he sees Bear and he tries to suss out if Bear is a threat to him and Mum. Goldies mum runs over in a huge panic and pushes her dog away from what the Goldie already sees as a possible threat. All this does is makes the Goldie think that Bear is in fact a huge threat and that Mum (who should be trying to reassure him that there is no need to worry) is extremely scared of Bear too. Goldie wants to protect itself and worried owner and this makes his adrenaline levels rise even more. When a dog’s fight or flight hormone kicks in, the dog doesn’t understand or think about what it is doing. All is knows is that it needs to survive. When the Goldie was attacking it’s owner, it did not intend on hurting her. This story is very sad as the poor dog was so stressed out that it lost all sense of what it was doing and ended up hurting the very woman that it was trying to protect. The best thing the owner could have done, was carried on as if she was not at all worried, and calmly praised her dog for being close to Bear. Dogs pick up on owners nerves and this is very often what makes a dog attack another. Confidence is key. It’s the owner that needs training here, not the dog.

[@sophcoad]

Perfectly said! I couldn’t agree more! Its honestly sad, because now people are going to say ‘that dog is dangerous’, when really its the owner who needs to learn how to handle dogs :(

[@jodibouchard3164]

That makes sense, thanks for the tips on how to avoid things like dog fights! =)

[@veralenora7368]

Huh. Owner needs training. AND THE DOG. Best way is to make training a game.

[@ferolsellon7749]

@@veralenora7368 make training a game? 🤔

[@pikkusieluinen]

I'm quessing she means a training game like "look at that". The goal is to boost the dogs confidence and reduce stress when something scary happens.

[@raya2235]

Lol I just realized dr.mike was wearing a shirt that said papa bear

[@shitpostcentral6335]

You can see the Russian influence

[@mariamoya9093]

Raya 101 Lol exactly

[@carlaheidegger1027]

"You really need to see a doctor" says the doctor 😂 sorry I thought that line was funny

[@cfrost87]

Me, too.

[@nilimasangani914]

Same!

[@Its_Faith_617]

Carla Sneeden yeah I know right I thought that too

[@nicholaslawrence6926]

I thought so too! I was also expecting him to say to her, "By the way, I'm a doctor." LOL

[@leafouu1305]

Omg true ahah

[@dantheman3375]

Dr. Mike: “Sensitive areas” Me: My genitals Dr Mike: Your face and neck Me: *oh*

[@puneetmaheshwari]

same i didnt think about that till he said lmaoo

[@Luckettr81]

same

[@Thatguy37-s1t]

True

[@kidkidkid792]

I thought like my stomach, a lot of organs and no bones to protect :D

[@Genshin101Furina]

@@kidkidkid792same!

[@Callusny]

Tip: Don't take your dog to a dog park if you can't control it

[@MsSemki]

Owners have to be trained too.

[@GrumGaming4799]

So true I've seen so many people that go to public places like dog parks with their dog but cant control it

[@leiajiang7877]

@@MsSemki some lady bring her baby in to an enclosed area with 100+ pound dogs. Me:???

[@stefanfos1970]

And what should be a starting point for the owners? I personaly can’t control my dog so I don’t take him out. Fortunetly, I live in a house so he has enought space to run. But I would like to go with him on a mountain. Where should I start? With me is as sweet as sugar, but when a stranger is around.. not rly...

[@summerbennett6728]

Yes, this is the main reason I don't take any of my dogs to places where there are other dogs I don't know. I trust mine, but I don't trust the other owners and dogs. Thankfully, I live in a house with a big yard for my crew to run and play happily, but I know others who are not so lucky or live in a city and dog parks are a must.

[@Blazian_Bruh]

Her : I don't need a doctor. Me : I'm a doctor

[@lunabruce1804]

Bazzer25 ME XD

[@Alex-Lemon]

Her: *runs away*

[@ninabriesch4184]

Bet she said it so there will be no report that her dog bite her and attacked another dog. Hope Mike called the cops because her dog need to be checked and tested if he would do it again.

[@spyrootur2013]

Bazzer25 omg I just realized what this meant 😂

[@unicornsparkle3450]

Her:I dont need a doctor Mike: Am a doctor Her: Well then...... AM DYING!!!

[@arthurmagkayev3748]

I want to thank you from Russia, you've just saved my dog's life. 40 minutes ago he was attacked by rottweiler. On adrenaline, and because I remember your tips, I grabbed this dog by his back legs and pulled up, while it's owner was beating it in head(prettyuseless). My pup has just one small injury, and his one leg hurts, but not broken. We are very lucky to have you and your wonderful channel. Thanks from my little spitz Tima too

[@katiebennett-laundra6784]

Im a licensed veterinary technician-golden retrievers, just like any other breed, can be mentally unstable. I once witnessed a golden bite off a veterinarians ear. No joke. Just because a dog is a certain breed sometimes makes people think that it will not be aggressive. It’s always dog dependent, not breed dependent. Know the body language. Know the warning signs, and stay safe. Good video, my friend ❤️ snuggle that pup for me!

[@stephanievolpi1817]

I'm really glad someone called this out!

[@vylet2292]

I've always wondered why ppl think it's okay to stereotype dog breeds but not humans... honestly think it's more valid the other way round, lol.

[@koolkittykat04]

I agree! I have interacted with lots of Golden Retrievers at my job (dog boarding facility), and I was so surprised when I encountered one who was aggressive toward me and the other staff when we had him do something he didn’t want to do (like go back in his room). It was like like he’s never been corrected in his life!

[@hannahosullivan9274]

This is really interesting I just kind of assumed all golden retrievers were placid!

[@Niamh300]

Yes, great advice. It's about the dog and its body language, not the breed. Just because it's a golden retriever, doesn't mean that you just let your guard down.

[@lill-mariegunnersen2806]

Today, a celebrity (in Norway) newfoundland dog died. He was soo goofy and had a great personality. Made many people laugh 😊 Made me think of Bear. Hope he's okay and having the best life 🙏

[@mosswan9642]

Dr. Mike: "my little bear pup" meanwhile, his little bear pup: *is the size of Dr. Mike*

[@ikimiyu]

B I G

[@elliegt3]

LMAOO

[@Readvfa192]

Lmfaoo XD

[@katiejane8012]

My little Bobby is 70kg 😂

[@xanderleesweet]

That dog weighs only 20 lbs less than I do, and I weigh 165 lbs! I have my own puppy, who is only 20 lbs.

[@joelscottarnold]

"What do you do during a dog fight?" Doctor Mike: Keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle at all times.

[@DaniGleenberg]

And head

[@pescearancione3158]

Turtle mod: on

[@DaniGleenberg]

CRYPTO yt lol

[@kamin5635]

😝

[@devilrose7047]

I want to like it but it has 669 likes

[@luziel3071]

My dog was attacked twice in her life besides being a very friendly, peaceful and most of all antisocial dog (not antisocial meaning she’d try to get away from other dogs, she just didn’t seek them out). Both of those attacks happened completely unprovoked and sadly were handled very badly by the owners of the other dogs involved. I was present for one of them and I was alone with my dog in the evening taking her out for her evening bathroom break. At the time I was maybe 13 or 14 years old. As we made our way around the block another dog came up to us, his owner kinda dragging behind not really paying much attention. My dog showed that she didn’t really seem to feel comfortable about this dog getting close to her and I put her on the side of me that was opposite to where the other dog was and my approach was to just keep walking normally and pass this dog. My sog was still uneasy though and she had a UTI at the time so she stopped to pee every few metres. While she was peeing this other dog ran up to her and started to get in her space in a very demanding way. She warned him with a growl and moved to get away from him, but before I could shorten her leash and walk away, the other dog had her by the ear and was yanking her around. Thankfully he got off her when his owner yelled at him and yanked on his long leash but I was there crying because my dog had blood squirting everywhere from her ear (ears are very vascular so that’s normal but still scary) and she was hiding behind me whimpering with this dog still trying to come at her. The other owner just said sorry and dragged her dog off like nothing happened. My dog was fine I don’t think she even needed sutures, but she wouldn’t walk that route anymore for weeks and thinking back, I find it really disgusting of the other owner to just walk away from the crying child and the bleeding dog that her dog had just torn open for no reason. She said sorry but not even like she meant it, it was more like the sorry you say to someone when you accidentally bump into them.

[@The_S1ug303]

Am 8 the only one who read all of that but anyways people are sometimes jerks and need t9 train their dogs better I’m sorry that happened but at least it hadn’t gotten too bad

[@luziel3071]

@@The_S1ug303 thanks! Yes it turned out ok but that doesn't make what happened ok

[@acasualrobloxplayer1203]

@@luziel3071 I completely agree. the other owner should have helped you make the bleeding on your dog stop and helped you get your dog at least in front of the vet.

[@jbjacobs9514]

I am so sorry you had to go through that as a young kid (yes, 13/14 is young!). Did you tell your parents? Was an attempt ever made to contact the other dog owner, if they were regular neighbors? I know this is hard, because you and your dog are kind of traumatized at the time and it is hard to think straight. I remember once as a young teen I was riding my bike and I was hit by a car suddenly running into me from out of nowhere. I was a little hurt, but my bike was TOTALLED. Plus I think I hurt my front teeth. I went home and my parents were really upset and worried and asked me a zillion questions about the driver and car. I was just so traumatized and felt bad about the bike as if it were my fault and it wasn't. Thankfully, it was just a bike, but your pup - I would have been destroyed.

[@luziel3071]

@@jbjacobs9514 thanks! I called my mom right when it happened so she could take our dog to the vet. My mom also later went to confront the owner of the other dog and they said sorry but nothing more ever happened and I didn't see them again. I was mainly scared for my dog at the time but she was fine after. I don't think she even needed stitches so I was ok when I knew she was ok!❤️

[@storm9930]

Him: "You really need to see a doctor" Me: She already is

[@bradleyanderson4315]

But as the owner of the other dog he would have a conflict of interest.

[@tamhuy10]

@@bradleyanderson4315 I'm not sure about conflict of interest but he was agitated at least or even in shock sho he would not have been clear minded enough to treat her and she might have need to have her blood tested etc..

[@SjofnBM1989]

He's not an on duty doctor at that point and thus doesn't have the proper tools and equipment to treat her. So he's not that much help as a doctor" in the situation

[@davidlarkin1040]

@@SjofnBM1989 r/wooosh

[@macacho2654]

Mike is a he, not a she.

[@Hummingbird25]

A dog attacked his own owner. He must be traumatized. I wonder what happened to that dog. So glad Bear wasn’t injured. Hope the dog mom is okay too ❤

[@chelseas1346]

proof that any dog can be aggressive in the right situation regardless of breed

[@AlexMartinez-dc4pe]

Yes, any dog can be aggressive depending on the situation but there's no doubt that some breeds are really problematic like pitbulls. I speak for experience.

[@kieleyevatt2232]

@@AlexMartinez-dc4pe I really don't think that it's the aggression of the breed that's an issue with most traditional fighting dogs, it's the effectiveness of their attacks when they do get aggressive. Little things like Chihuahuas are some of the most aggressive dogs I've seen, but very unlikely to hurt you. Most of the sweetest dogs I know are bully breeds but I am aware that it only takes one time for a usually sweet and snuggly pitbull to snap and it can kill a person. It's all about understanding that animals are animals and taking precautions.

[@bencarley6896]

Any animal is aggressive in the right situation. Call a random American a cunt a few times and see what happens. They are quite touchy about that word.

[@silvermist4110]

If only more people could understand that. Every dog has it's own personality just like humans. And if not properly socialized ANY breed of dog can an will become aggressive.

[@bencarley6896]

@@Goldenheart_345 you are aware that pitbulls are dogs bred for their violent tenancies right? They exist solely from pit fighting. The strongest, most violent, most insane survived to be bred. The rest, not so much.

[@jacksecomb4916]

Bear is such a sweet heart if he wanted to he could have probably ended that dog but he didn't.

[@sophcoad]

I mean... just because he is a big dog, doesn’t mean he is strongest, or smartest ;-;

[@DPS3688]

Golden retrievers aren't small either.

[@iithewaterhashira]

He took after his papa lol

[@jacool6357]

@@sophcoad it does mean hes strongest but he is still a newfie

[@angiehunter3625]

He could

[@HellrazorDogsnDives]

YOOOOOOO.... I been a dog trainer and sitter for 10 years. You got this SPOT ON!!! Great Advice!!! Congratulations!!! If you have any questions, or would like to have a pet talk, let me know. Im quite active on youtube. Great job again!!!

[@tinytuzi8167]

Hellrazor Do you know how to train a stubborn dog to stop pulling on the leash when on a walk?

[@kelliem6668]

There’s this thing called a “pet corrector” it’s a canister of air and when you spray it, it makes a loud *shwooosh* noise. Just don’t spray it towards the dog

[@viewer213]

Apologies if I'm asking for trade secrets, but I'm curious; if the Golden's owner approached you for training to help assure this didn't happen again, what would be your recommended step one?

[@IkuTree]

I’ve always wondered: the dog turned on its owner, attacked them and bit them. What does she have to do now with her dog? Take it to a trainer, find the source of the problem? How does she feel safe again after having been attacked by her own dog? (I’ve often heard of people giving up their dog or even putting the dog down once they’ve turned on a human because once it’s happened, it’s bound to happen again).

[@Dangolbustedman]

Shmu10 another dog trainer here. Get a plastic training collar. They have ridges on them that look like toblerone pieces. They are not spikes and don’t dig into the skin, they pinch skin only when your dog tries to pull, or if you snap the collar to correct it. No damage is done and it’s just a tool to teach correction. Guarantee within a week of using this your dog will start to think twice about pulling, then as you build it’s respect you won’t need it anymore. Other no pull collars are great for preventing pulling but actual training collars are much better at making a PERMANENT change to your dogs behavior.

[@HomicidalTh0r]

And don't forget:Chest compressions chest compressions chest compressions! Oh, wrong video? ...... Chest compressions.

[@tishaunafrancis1682]

HomicidalTh0r 😂😂😂😂😂this took me out 🤣🤣

[@marcelblock2454]

As a fighter pilot I am in dogfights a lot, so the advice with the blanket really helps. Thank you for the missiles I did not have to waste.

[@avocadostan22]

Lol

[@BlitzkriegTechno]

So.... your throw the blankets to the enemy’s cockpit window lol

[@thebaconncreators2224]

@@BlitzkriegTechno nah, ram the plane into the enemies nose

[@thegunslinger9707]

Also if a blanket doesn't work or you don't have one, a well timed water bucket aimed at their head should stop a dogfight as well. About a year ago my two dogs wouldn't stop fighting so I kept pouring the water they drink from on their head. It worked every time I did it right.

[@udaysaketh9434]

Which jet

[@oddcheese6384]

Thanks for sharing. We’ve been lucky so far. We’ve had a few incidents at the dog park so we’ve pretty much stopped going, but most of our bad experiences have been within two blocks of our home with dogs whose owners’ believe leashes are animal abuse or believe that their dog would never hurt another dog. It’s made my PTSD so much worse when I’m just trying to take my service dog out on a walk and I have to protect him from other dogs.

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Coyote vest?

[@zitaszegedi872]

I can imagine this horror, once my dog literally saved my life from another dog, who was wondering on the streets, and attacked us for no appearent reason. They fought, mine was trying to stay between me and the other while still on leash, and I had no idea what to do, nobody was around... Thank God my dog is way smarter than me, he saved both of us, without even a scratch.

[@heavenxmint9333]

@@cheezyballs4631 bruh ur an idiot, he said don’t run. They have an instinct to chase what’s running.

[@cheezyballs4631]

Ok I'll just stand up and let this bite tf outta me

[@cheezyballs4631]

I should've stated this more clearly, I mean run for help while the fight is going on Smh

[@ausiwolf]

@@cheezyballs4631 oh my god wth. She’s going to let her dog fight, not caring. Just so she won’t have a small mark? That would make a terrible dog owner and person, how dare you suggest this. Like they said, none of them got a scratch as well!

[@debasispradhan0]

@@cheezyballs4631 well the other dog of he/she could defeat hers, then come and tear the owner apart. Just stand the ground. You are 2 and he/she is 1, you scare them. If u run then probably the streetdog will kill both

[@miri_miri_chan]

Oh my God, almost the same thing happened to me a few years ago like what happened to the lady. I was walking my dad's dog, a big ~45kg Beauceron. He saw a little dog and wanted to fight him. Which was surprising. Usually he's a sweet friendly dog. He was jumping at the dog and I had to yank his leash but I fell because he's so strong and he bit my arm. Thankfully he released me right away but it was so scary and then so painful. I still have some scars and elbow pain from the fall. Never happened again afterwards. Now he's an old 13 year old grandpa doggy and always so sweet 😊

[@RosarySoldier]

What is up with the owners falling (during the fight) and their own dog then biting them? Is it dog nature that we need to keep in mind?

[@DaneArcher2000]

@@RosarySoldier It can be. When a dog goes into fight mode, s/he figuratively sees red. Everything disappears for them but the other dog and the drive to either fight or flee. The dog's owner's voice no longer registers, and when the owner tries to grab the dog, the dog perceives it as an attack from an unknown entity. The dog literally does not recognize his owner in that moment. Fortunately, once the dog calms down, she or he will recognize the owner again. This is why it's important to walk in a circle once you've grabbed your dog's hind legs and lifted them up (effectively turning him into a wheelbarrow to break up a fight. Because the minute you do that, your dog will preceive it as an attack from a stranger (because it won't recognize you). And your dog will try to whip around and bite whatever is "attacking" it's hindlegs (i.e. you) to get free. But backing up in a circle will keep your dog scrambling to stay upright. Don't let go of the legs too early... because your dog could decide whatever just grabbed his legs needs to be dealt with.

[@chloevaughn4014]

Glad your ok

[@littlefroggy8896]

My dog got bit before too ☹🥺 Thank you for staying positive!

[@Serenity113]

Bleeding from face, head, and arm, *"I don't need to go to the hospital for this. "* Really? Lol

[@Serenity113]

yeah it sounded like she was trying to make it seem like it wasn't a big deal but it obviously was. lol

[@jessicahamelin8452]

I think she was in shock at that moment ... It must be weird to have your own dog doing that. I would be in shock if it was me.

[@stacielliott3311]

‘Merica

[@DoctorMike]

Serenity113 in all fairness she was in shock from what happened so I understand that reaction

[@lemuelsuriel9404]

Plus you gotta remember Dr.mike got a bias when it comes to visiting a hospital. He IS a doctor after all.

[@sadie9491]

Is it just me or is his shirt just adorable 😍 Awwww, Papa Bear 🐻 🐶

[@kriscchen]

llbasiicll lol yea

[@keirahealy7082]

Never noticed that until I saw your comment ❤️❤️❤️

[@lilianavance1213]

Another thing that is very important for reactive or aggressive dogs that would do that is to get training. This can help dogs in SOO many ways.

[@saturn7404]

Bear watching the other dog attacking it's human: 👁️👅👁️

[@maitryebhandare599]

Where tongue?

[@cecerva]

👁👅👁*

[@saturn7404]

@@cecerva ok lmao i edited it

[@lunaxstrange]

Omfg this is so funny 😂 Mostly because you added the tongue

[@Gutek524]

👁️ 👁️ * 👅

[@addisynadkins9265]

I want MORE VIDEOS WITH BEAR!!!!

[@smileyros]

Throw water on the attacker. It saved two dogs in two different attacks. The dog gets surprised and lets the 'prey' go. Yes, more of Bear 🐶 pls! 😊

[@damonjohnson3469]

Not with my dogs water just pisses them off

[@auniquehandle]

@@damonjohnson3469 i think throwing the blanket is a very good strategy, it's a good strategy on aggresive drunk people also. Worst case scenario is you choking them to death lol. Victory! Nah just kidding.

[@damonjohnson3469]

@@auniquehandle all my dogs are large a blanket will keep us from seeing them for my very large dogs i throw firecrackers near them to separate them then chase the aggressor off with a shovel or broon handle

[@aceasphyxiation]

AlphaWolf 127 throwing firecrackers isn't ideal. I recommend grabbing the scruff and getting control of the head.

[@DaneArcher2000]

AlphaWolf, I throw a big metal coffee can with quarters and bolts inside it between my two akitas (mother and son) if a squabble escalates too much. The noise of the can crashing right by them is usually enough to derail an argument. :-) As for using water... it worked once with a friend's border collie (to break up a fight with a pushy lab). But when my sister's two German Shepherds got into a fight, they were oblivious to the hose. I started off squirting their heads - no dice. I ended up turning the hose so it was blasting full force in the agressor's nose and down the throat... and it made no difference for what was the longest minute of my life, during which, some pretty good damage was done to the victim dog. But if you are trying to break up a fight on your own, using a hose or a blanket may be your only choice, as the wheelbarrow move only controls one of the dogs. So don't use it unless you can drag one of the dogs into another room and slam a door shut between them.

[@ethanletzer3507]

Hey Mike love the video, in a way lol. Im a dog trainer and people drastically underestimate the seriousness of any altercations with dogs of any size so i really appreciate someone of your reach teaching not only about the dangers, but also how to properly handle a situation. One thing i will say is when doing the wheelbarrow, move straight backwards and not left or right. Moving left or right makes it very easy for the dog to turn its head in your direction and react but also its very easy to trip especially with that much adrenaline going. Moving straight back puts distance between the dogs, keeps you as for from a bite as possible, and still forces the dog to actively disengage.

[@avrojitdutta2150]

Video ideas FT. BEAR.. 1) Grooming Vlog- A day at the groomers. 2) A day in a life- Bear Edition ( like how u did with husky) 3) Bear Training Vlog

[@watercat-veki]

Nice ideas

[@tessnapinas9979]

those ideas were in my head few minutes ago, and yes, hopefully he will cover those.

[@spookyarual]

He already made a video where he groomed Bear.

[@VictoriaBC610]

You can tell Bear is well looked after.. look at the shiny fur!!

[@DoctorMike]

To me he still has a little puppy face! He's gonn grow until about 18 months and end up around 150 lbs!

[@lightscameralife232]

One thing that seems to work for our 2 corgis when a playful dog fight between them starts to take a turn, is that we pick one up and hold the other by the collar on the floor. Then we carry the one we're holding into another room so they can't see each other. Since theyre smaller dogs, this seems to work. But I appreciate that wheelbarrow tip for the rare times that they've got too strong a grip on the other.

[@deeanna8448]

Why in the hell would she bring her dog to the dog park knowing it doesn't like other dogs? Sounds like that dog has some SERIOUS aggression issues.

[@kimnicho17]

I completely agree, maybe the dog felt unsafe since his or her owner brought them to an area that they weren't 100% comfortable with. I have a German Shepherd and Husky mix, she isn't a big fan at making friends so I adove big crews of dogs because I know she will feel threatened

[@Ekelarwenia]

I think she said her dog didn't like other big dogs like Bear. Probably played well with smaller dogs

[@deannac5026]

It might have attacked her before and never been reported.

[@DarkTenka]

The fact that she thought she didn't need to go to the hospital does also suggest that (ie, she's used to it).

[@ENomad]

It's a redirection bite. Equivalent of being in a fight and punching someone who grabs you from behind. Dog was overstimulated and she added a catalyst.

[@offmetagamer5887]

Sounds like a bad owner but I will say this, dogs know to go for the neck if they want the kill so the fact that it went for her arm makes me think it was trying to dominate instead of kill. Lady still should not own a dog (particularly a large dog) if they are that bad at handling it and identifying behavioral problems. It's especially troubling that she knew it "had issues with large dogs" and still took it to a dog park.

[@offmetagamer5887]

@Chiso Sama You lose your right to the benefit of the doubt when you put other people in jeopardy. Also, if you don't know enough to own a dog then you have already been entirely too negligent as a dog owner, especially for a large dog. That's all I need to know.

[@helenafischer4405]

I disagree with what he said about the dog turning on its owner, from his description I think the dog felt scared and in danger and was being held in a vulnerable position and so bit out of fear and self defense rather than anger or aggression.

[@Lilian040210]

Stop this madness please! Just because they look cute and harmless to the human brain it doesn't mean they are! Jfc.. It's an animal, not a child! Dogs 100% can be agressive and attack their owners to show dominance. There's always an hierarchical dynamic involved in any relationship the dog has - with humans or other animals. It's their psycology, like it or not. Majority of animals living in nature in groups have hierarcy and it stays after domestication - dogs, horses, even damn guinea pigs... And I can also tell from his description that this dog WAS considering itself dominant to it's owner because it was pulling on a leash. That's dog training 101. Takes half an hour to learn the basics of. There are crapton of stories with this exact situation: owner tells a dog to do ot do smth, it doesn't listen, owner touches\pulls the dog - gets attacked. That's what dogs do when they think they're above u and u try to boss them around. That's just how they work. That's how their minds work. Denying that not gonna change reality. And if telling a dog 'no' a couple times a day seems like it's ''too harsh'' to some people they should never go near dogs. Get a cat. PS It's one thing if the babying owner gets hurt, that's their own fault, but others getting hurt and the dog itself gets killed for just being a dog - that's a problem. Had idiots for a family who liked "serious" dogs but I was always the one being chewed on. Sick of this shit.

[@deadshotxxkillz2296]

ProxUrAimz No one asked you

[@helenafischer4405]

@@Lilian040210 like I said on your other post, you're an idiot, have no idea about dog training and if that's so true and clicker training doesn't work why can the military trust their dogs in ANY situation. Read my other comment and then respond (but you won't cause you know you're wrong). Also pulling on the leash is not a sign of dominance, it's simply when a dog gets excited they tend to kinda get tunnel vision for the mind. And since the woman was running with him he had no way to know that what he was doing was unacceptable. You're an idiot, go comment on things you know about.

[@rayankoshy4951]

Doctor Mike: “I’ve seen dogs get into fights many times, it just happens. Dogs are animals” Me: “I’ve seen people get into fights many times, it just happens. People are animals”

[@susysoutherland98]

I mean, by definition people are animals sooo.

[@danielking1936]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@nukrisamyurashvili3021]

@TexMechs if you are one how do you act like it?

[@toastkage]

@@nukrisamyurashvili3021 they mean like a savage beast or wwild animal. We are all animals but humans are the dominant species

[@kelliellis965]

@TexMechs I think that was his point.

[@its_doc_o_clock]

Bro so true and I feel bad for you, the lady and Bear because that is something no dog owner wants to experience

[@denisewhitfield8843]

Yeah my daughter worked for years at the shelter. Always said best way to break up a dog fight is one person get behind one dog, another behind the other. At same time, lift their hind legs up. She said it disorients them and they let go. Her shelter kept about 200 pitties at a time so she was used to handling big strong dogs. Most of the times they were very sweet and never fought though.

[@lizzieabsher2017]

12/10 want to see more of your sweet little bear pup!

[@nataliacaptures]

I'm glad bear has papa bear to take care of him after such a scary event My puppy got attacked while I was walking him by these two dogs who weren't on leashes - I yelled for help and managed to break it up. So thanks for posting this video because I know how to do a better job god forbid it happens again.

[@levantazilver6239]

OMG! Your puppy got so big! He's adorable!

[@bethsadventures8147]

Usually I don’t like to hurt dogs and I never want to be in mikes situation but if I have to do it I Will ty for being a great creator Mike

[@pnkprinc3ss]

I HAVE A NEWFOUNDLAND AND HIS NAME IS ALSO BEAR!!!!

[@pnkprinc3ss]

OMG doctor Mike highlighted my comment! Oh god

[@kholaranjha7805]

That’s blessed!!! 🙏🏻😂

[@chihuahuabun5842]

@@pnkprinc3ss highlighted? Do you even know the meaning of highlighted

[@pizzaman9859]

@@chihuahuabun5842 bruh it says its highlighted in the notifications when it gets a heart sthu

[@mastertofu]

@@pnkprinc3ss it called 'heart' since whenever you get a notification of a comment, it will be highlighted.

[@DaBeardedDad]

Firstly, Bear looks beautiful and amazing, love big softy dogs. Second; I've always had Golden Retrievers, and people always assume they are so soft and peaceful, which they generally are, but people need to remember they were bred to be hunting/sport dogs, by current boy is super protective of our kids and he will get aggressive to defend his family. This also perfectly goes to show that breed doesn't dictate aggression, training (or lack thereof) does.

[@em.4800]

Yep. Even dogs which are naturally aggressive can be absolute big softies depending on who the owner is. Bad owner = bad dog.

[@meganmcdonald1171]

All dogs have teeth therefore all dogs bite. I’ve had more issues with bite inhibition/snappy mouths with golden retrievers/labradors-your so called family dogs-than the so called power breeds. Be a tree, protect your soft spots. I know people who carry mace, or a stick due to off leash-uncontrolled dogs. Throwing food and making an escape is best case scenario. Always report dog bites.

[@queenofdirt9082]

@@em.4800 it's a little more complicated than that. There are great dogs with bad owners and vice versa. Dogs have personalities just like us, and some absolutely are naturally more dog aggressive than others.

[@queenofdirt9082]

@@jessikaosterlind3683 i'm not saying they're bad, I'm saying some dogs are more prone to dog aggression and need more intense and specialized training than others. This mindset of "only bad owners" leads a lot of people to think either that they are solely at fault for an aggresive dog, when their raising a different dog would not have resulted in aggresion, or people who think their dogs will not be aggresive because they are 'good owners'. And if a dog is bred to be dog aggresive, that can be stronger than upbringing. It's the same as prey drive. I would never trust my cairn terrier with a pet mouse because a switch goes off when he goes into prey mode. Ignoring breeding is dangerous, it's safer to acknowledge it and not put dogs in situations where they are likely to fail.

[@MsMaggyW]

A dog isn't bred to be dog aggressive. Aggression in general is genetic in less than 1% of all aggression cases. Dogs are trained to be dog aggressive or, in the majority of cases, simply are never socialized properly and coddled/spoiled too much. The owners are usually responsible. Rehab is almost 100% successful. I rehabbed hundreds of dogs over 5 years and only once did one need to be put down because he was just a red flag and nothing could be done.

[@guillermoibarra2470]

It tells a lot about your character when you interact with your audience in the comment section. You're a great influence and personality, you inspire me a lot. Keep up the great videos Doc :D

[@natashamiller4860]

Wow! I have never seen a golden retriever respond like! How crazy! I am so glad Bear was ok!!!

[@RandomDC123]

Could you do some videos about grooming Bear? Like nail clipping or bathing? Btw Bear looks really squishy

[@ariesmarsz]

I've been chased by a dog before. _They're very fast_

[@karaburns7880]

I have tried chasing dogs that ‘got out’ before. I can attest, they are very fast. Unless they are an overweight basset hound. Then you just need 1 person at the start and finish of every street, one block in either direction. Ah, growing up in suberbia. Returning the basset hound - easy. Finding the springer spaniel - not so much.

[@GutsIsTheGoat16]

Just like me

[@lunamoonjisu2979]

😂😂 same

[@drobledod1174]

Once got chased through a alley on my bike. Not a ideal situation when your carrying a duffel bag😅

[@yourdawg1757]

ive seen a dog catch up to a bike/tricycle

[@HannaBenana]

I used to take my dog to the park daily but after he lost his leg I noticed some dogs didn't seem to notice his limp, some wre more gentle with him, but a select few got very aggressive. He was pinned down twice in a month by another dog after 3 years of never being pinned or involved in a fight. My poor boy still loves other dogs but we can't go to parks anymore. Tbh I don't blame the dogs but I do blame the owners who don't correct their animals when they pin another dog down by the neck. Leaving you to figure out how to get a strange dog off of your own animal alone.

[@clover-il7tf]

“They have a natural instinct that drives them to chase prey” Yeah, well I have a natural instinct to run from dogs when they attack me!

[@amandaegeskovhald8222]

Yes, but YOU know better! Fight that urge.

[@fightingspirit7960]

@@amandaegeskovhald8222 honestly its hard not to run when a golden is chasing you...that and the fact that i have also ran from a pug and a little wookie looking little pup.

[@clover-il7tf]

Rajarshi Majumdar In my opinion, the small dogs are just as scary as the bigger ones (especially chihuahuas lol)

[@Gilleybob95]

Honestly the worst thing you can do! Best thing if your scared get on the floor and curl up into a ball with your face in the ground

[@aarya5121]

Me too but gurl DO NOT DO THAT.

[@tianadang]

It is so charming when you said "Bear will come back a little bit later and say bye to you guys"

[@Natatattatification]

I walk a friend’s dog every Sunday. He is big but mellow and mostly ignores other dogs. I always keep an eye on him when another dog approaches him because he doesn’t like to be bothered for more than just a quick “hello”. He will have a growl and a snap if the other dog is being incessant and won’t let him have his space (I don’t really blame him, I get annoyed just watching). I’ve watched him and he does it out of stress so I try to intervene and give him an out by calling him over to me or throwing something for him in a direction he can escape, before it gets to a point where he feels his only option is to fight. I can sense he appreciates it, he’s a peaceful boy.

[@wolfswail2115]

There is a WAY BETTER WAY to handle a dog attacking you. What you said about the way you stand, not running and all of that is correct, but when a dog bites your arm/ any body part you want to “feed it” to the dog. So basically, if a dog bites your arm, you push your arm as far as possible down the dogs throat. This makes them gag/ spit out your arm. It works much better than trying to pull your arm out of the dogs mouth, essentially playing a gruesome game of tug o war. Great video Dr. Mike, best of wishes to you and Bear :)

[@rageikskorp2411]

WolfsWail very true. When We have puppies We use this metode to teach them not to bite

[@ZaynahZihoa]

My grandmother did that once with a dog that tried to bite her, shoved her fist so far down its throat it couldn't close its jaws.

[@mtlpackman8419]

Yes and no. If a dog latches to your arm you ideally want to use that to take the dog out if you can. If you get them to release, the likelihood that they'll redirect and bite somewhere else is high.

[@camilaoofoof3350]

WolfsWail technically yes, that would be a alternative but that doesn't make the situation better, dogs are more likely to attack the side of the arm not the fist, so i don't know how gagging the dog works....

[@idislikemints]

This is what I did with my cat. I got tired of yanking my hand and hoping her teeth do not tear my skin, so I let her bit me, I would even shove my hand further, she would panic and try to spit my arm out. She was very gentle when it came to that part.

[@thisisfine2962]

"If you need to, punch the dog in the nose." Me: It's okay, I'll just let it kill me.

[@safala]

I winced when he said that. I get it, but also I love dogs.

[@sophcoad]

Honestly same.

[@dylanharkness8029]

wtf would you let it kill you its not exactly the most dignified way to die is it!

[@sophcoad]

@@dylanharkness8029 - I’m pretty sure they were joking...

[@dylanharkness8029]

@@sophcoad hopefully anyway! 🤣

[@horseygirl645]

I know someone who broke up a fight between two female Bernese Mountain Dogs by shaking black pepper over their noses. When the dogs started to sneeze, the people were able to separate them and get control. As dog owners, we humans should always act as the pack leader. My dogs were not allowed to sleep on my bed because that elevated them to my level in the pack. Once when my male Newfoundland, Beamer was an adolescent he was playing in the house and getting a bit too rowdy … he was moving the furniture. Anyway, I tried to grab his collar so that I could calm him down a little, but he pulled away from me. He then ran and jumped on my bed. I tried to grab his collar again to get him off the bed, but he pulled away again. He out weighed me by a few pounds. I stood up on the bed so that I was taller than him, got his collar and guided him off the bed and I quickly rolled him over on his back and pinned him down, just like a mother wolf/dog would do to a misbehaving pup. Without yelling, I then told him No in a very stern voice. I held the position for several seconds. When I allowed him to get up, he was calm and wanted to play fetch which we did. After all of that, he respected my leadership and for the most part did what I asked of him without question. He would sometimes, give me the “do I have too look”, but he would do it. All of the puppy training and general training throughout his life helped us achieve his water rescue title from the Newfoundland Club of America. I’ve had dogs my whole life and I dearly loved them all, but my Newfie Beamer was my heart dog. He passed away at the age of 12 due to bone cancer. I miss him every day.

[@nadialiua]

I have a somewhat reactive dog, and I can say what we said is true! Although, he left out a CRUCIAL detail for splitting up a fight, after the dogs stop biting, DO NOT let go of the legs. They are still in attack mode, so everything they see is a threat. So after you split them up, keep holding onto their legs, and spin in a circle to kinda snap them out of attack mode. But yes, everything else he said, I STRONGLY agree with. You grab their back legs, stay calm and DO NOT yell, then once you split them up, spin in a circle, and get the two dogs as far away from each other as possible. (If you are indoors, get the dogs into separate rooms)

[@hiccups1980]

Mike, I'm really impressed that you know dog body language so well. That is very good, because you can communicate with your dog and other dogs in a much better way! Great video. :)

[@Borelli12980]

Great video! Having 5 dogs at home, this video can really help! Bear is on of the cutest dogs I’ve ever seen, make him star more!

[@hisxmark]

In dogs (and humans) fight and flight are both reactions to fear, uncertainty. The "wheelbarrow" tactic was new to me. Thanks!

[@meganmcdonald1171]

hisxmark it’s very effective. Make sure you place your hands out of “redirection snap back” range.

[@anaelpatty17]

Bear is so cute and he's so big already. I would like to get that breed, I LOVE big dogs 💖 Nice video, btw. More videos with Bear, please!!

[@vladeputinovic6128]

Cesar Milan watched this video and aproved it.

[@anaelpatty17]

@@vladeputinovic6128 hahahahahaha

[@leazclepius4395]

Dr. Mike: *creates a whole video on how to stop a dog fight* My dad: thats cool. *continues to splash water at fighting dogs to stop them from fighting*

[@wendyortiz736]

Does it really works?

[@karencostanzo2906]

@@wendyortiz736 If you have a hose and dogs are fighting - yes, it does work. And they may not realize that you were involved in wielding the hose.

[@m.a.r.i.o.n.e.t.t.e]

My mom does that when our dog attacks my tiny lab Beagle mix she's not a big dog and she's been hit by a car so she will have a limp for the rest of her life

[@user_28373]

Thank you so much for making this video mike. Thank you so much. My dog was ina fight with a pitbull and he passed away because of it. I wasn’t the one walking him, my parnet was. They didn’t know what to do so they watched the dog brutally kill the dog. They didn’t do anything nor did they know anything!! So thank you! I feel prepared

[@dilligaf0220]

Yay a Doctor Mike video where I have more experience than he does....and ofcourse he's correct on everything. Especially the "wheelbarrow". Only thing I'll add if you can't grab both of the dogs legs, bearhug his loins, anything to lift BOTH rear legs off the ground. That will pretty much end it 9/10 times. And I can't imagine the work it takes to keep a Newf in NYC! Bear is a gorgeous buddy.

[@DirtyFiST69]

Am I Wrong to worry about the dog might turn around and try to attack me because I'm grabbing his legs?

[@Antigen101]

Well, can't imagine how dog can bite you while you grabbing its legs (it's not a cat or a snake, consider flexibility and behavior). And when you let it go, the reason to attack you is gone.

[@DirtyFiST69]

@@Antigen101 i wheelbarrow my dogs when I'm playing with them sometimes and they can definitely curve in and nibble at my hands. As far as the letting go part, I think you might be right, the threat is gone but they might decide to continue attacking like they did with the lady that Dr. Mike described.

[@Antigen101]

@@DirtyFiST69 Is it hard to step back to stretch a dog for it not to bite you? Keep stepping :) (until you far enough for dog not to return to original fight) About "let it go" part, again behavior, for the dog, rear legs in the air is WTF\annoyance. Dog can try to snap at you to get rid of annoyance, but it's not the reason to attack you after that. Pulling legs by itself could flip dog from aggression, if it's not dog will try to return to the original fight, that's why you should wheelbarrow it away(backwards). By the time you let it go, the dog will be out of fighting mode and will not attack you.

[@DirtyFiST69]

@@Antigen101 I'm sure it's doable, but dogs are fast, especially angry ones. You can't really control what the dog does afterward and you might not be fast enough. I am a prime example, I was attacked when I was younger and wasn't able to get away fast enough, still have some scars , had to get rabies vaccines and everything.

[@christinea8763]

Really glad for this video. I love dogs and people who are kind enough to let me see and even meet them, but have seen cases where the owners seem either too confident about their ability to control their pets or not confident enough to handle the companion they chose. I love that you presented in a way that's obviously not assuming or offensive, but collaborative and understanding of their love for dogs.

[@eringantz4508]

I clicked on this video at the end of another video and was like "who the heck is this?!". It took me a few moments to notice that this video was made 4 years ago 😂

[@charlotteb2704]

1) WHAT A CUTE BEAR! 2)Best Tee shirt 3)Thanks for the advice

[@bodine219]

My dog got in a fight once, when I was a little kid. He may have even saved my life -- the neighbor dog was so scary. But I grabbed his collar and he bit my arm. He let go immediately and I am so glad my parents kept him. He was a good boy.

[@mmmirei]

My puppy has gotten attacked (more like ran at, he didn’t really get hurt, just very scared) twice in the last month, and it was very scary for him. Thank you SO MUCH for this, because we don’t want him to get hurt.

[@eyalmagen663]

As a police dog trainer i must say that the only safe way to break a dog fight is to grab the collar and lift up so the dog will leave because it needs to breath. The other techniques wont work with a lot of dogs Love your videos and contant

[@rika6123]

Hm, that sounds like a scene straight out of a medical drama. Pls tell me you ripped off your shirt to make a bandage. But in all seriousness.. good tips, also SprayShield breaks up dog fights, or so I'm told.

[@NG-nj9iz]

😂

[@claudinebarradas2937]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johannasweet1120]

SprayShield? If that's some kind of pepper spray for dogs, I'm not sure if that's necessarily humane...

[@littlefootfeet]

Johanna Sweet As far as I know it’s just citronella. So hasn’t got the permanent damage risk of pepper spray. It still isn’t exactly pleasant though! Certainly wouldn’t recommend it outside of breaking up a fight situation when your options are limited and the alternative might be very serious injuries! I’d take citronella instead of that as a last resort.

[@yoongiverse273]

😂😂I cackled at this

[@ryntaylor7129]

Even tho this video is old, this is my first time watching it. You have a lot of amazing info here. I really appreciate the research you did in order to make this video and that you acknowledged that you did research

[@Hannah-rn2jx]

I hope this video teaches people a lesson - not all all 'friendly' breeds are friendly! There is no specific breed that is aggressive more than others! Just take caution with all dogs

[@bigchooch4434]

ABSOLUTELY not true.

[@axhley1426]

Tisha Sindupranata yea!!

[@thathollyjorge]

I always have people weary of my 50kg Bull Arab who so gentle and sweet, just doesn't know her own size but my dad's Jack Russel, who has always been a terror and has been in dog fights, be loved and adored with no hesitation

[@bach2u]

I would have to say that while it is true that one can't say all dogs of certain breeds are bad, there are dog breeds that tend to have more representativd individuals with aggressive/fearful/anxious tendencies than others. I know I'm a vet and some might think this would come across as "breedist", 🙂but while remembering to be careful with all breeds (this lesson really hit home when I was bitten by a sedated pug), there are certain breeds I tend to be more cautious with than others; some breeds aren't generally "family friendly" , or they are family friendly but not vet friendly. 🤗

[@swisstrader]

Uhm. Unless that breed is a pit bull. Should be outlawed

[@tonkajohnson5997]

This method of picking up back feet really does work, especially for bulky dogs who can't swing around back on you. If you are only one person and can only get one dog, choose the aggressor because the other is more likely listen to a command to stop after you pull the other dog off. The other thing I wanted to add was I have seen someone attacked by a dog who instead of pulling their arm away from the dog and getting more torn up, they pushed hard into its mouth with the arm (dog was backed against a wall) and the dog eventually just tried to get away because they were pushing their jaw open too hard.

[@StrawBerry-Bubblez]

me staring deeply into my golden's eyes trying to think how a dog like this could do such a thing but then yet again my dog is as chill as bear

[@user-yb9bw6es7f]

😢 Aw, Bear! At least he’s okay! I hope that woman is, too. That must of been horrific for everyone. *But at least Bear and his lovely human are okay!!!*

[@msav]

Dr Mike, this is an old video so i'm sure you won't see this. Although what you said is the most recommended way of breaking up a dog fight it is not the most effective. I have a labrador and a few years ago a pitbull attacked it, locking its jaws onto my dog's neck. This method was tried and the pitbull was even lifted fully off the ground but with no sign of releasing my dog. For anyone who sees this, these are the other things you can do. 1. If the dog is male squeeze its balls - i'm not kidding, this works. 2. The method that ALWAYS WORKS is to DUMP A BUCKET OF WATER ON THE DOG'S HEAD - The attacking dog feels like its drowning so will automatically let go no matter the situation (This is what got the pitbull off my dog) - Doesn't have to be a bucket, squeezing a water bottle over the dog's face will do the same thing. Hope this may be useful to someone.

[@cocomediaa]

please do a video something like this "a day in bear's life" please! I love your content so much. I watch your videos whenever I'm bored and that's every 5 seconds. I love ur reacting to medical memes videos the most. keep up the great work!

[@garethdavies9473]

My cousin as a dog and it always attacks me.Thanks for sharing this info

[@nemothefish3414]

Lady:“My dog doesn’t like big dogs” Me: Bringing that dog to a dog park sounds perfect

[@megancargile7939]

My dog bit my mom ( special circumstances) and in our state the ER is a mandatory reporter to the health department and had to have all vet records sent to them for their “investigation “ into the incident to determine what to do with the dog.

[@alexc5441]

Bear is the cutest thing ever

[@shaunleonard3878]

Great topic! ❤️❤️❤️ Bear ❤️❤️❤️

[@krylesung]

my parents are both Vets n they have a Vet Clinic. i, sometimes, would go there n help out. n there are a lot of times when dog owners are afraid to hold their dogs for a shot. so my dad will tell them, "If you can't hold your dog, neither can we." And it makes sense because in that room, you r ur dog's most trusted person.

[@katebass8203]

Oh my gosh, that is so scary!! I hope the woman is okay. I was once delivering a few papers to a neighbor that she asked for, and I heard a dog inside. I heard more barking and around the corner of the house came a small dog, I'm pretty sure a bulldog (I don't know the exact breed, that's just what it looked like), running. It was coming towards me and I screamed. There was a corner next to the door and I ran to it. The dog put its paws on my back and kept barking. My mom, who was in the car, heard my scream, got out, and saw the dog on my back. She clapped her hands shouting "hey!", and thankfully, a few moments later, the door open and the dog went inside. I only had a few scrapes (ones you could get from scraping your arm on the corner of a countertop or desk), had not been bitten, and was not seriously injured. I was terrified however, and I am now nervous around big dogs until I know that they're not going to intentionally hurt me.

[@ominously2574]

oml bear must of been like "oh I thought you were fighting me but you just biting your owner not good" *watches the dog bite owner and dog getting punched*

[@kristinaharper7496]

I like the papa bear shirt! Very funny 😁 and what a frightening situation!

[@ashmenser7959]

My next door neighbors have a pit bull, sweetest thing in the world, he loves kisses and fetching. Because of the love for fetching tho, there was a small yorkie pup that was going for a jog with its owner. The pup was well trained enough to not be on a leash (my neighborhood has no rules about leashes for dogs) and the pit bull saw the yorkie as a play thing, not another animal. The owners immediately grabbed the pit and were punching him to get his jaws to release. The yorkie survived thankfully and everything is fine now. The owners do have better precautions in place to prevent this from happening again. He tore through the front door screen so they removed the screen door and now keep their front door closed at all times, only leaving the house through the garage. Craziest thing about it tho is that the pit has never shown any aggression towards other animals. Not squirrels, rabbits, foxes, or other dogs. He used to love playing with my dog before my dog passed away. It’s such a strange thing that it even happened. My only guess is that he genuinely thought the yorkie was a play thing and not an animal.

[@jakethemiteysmall]

More Bear videos! They're so good especially for people without dogs and don't know much! Maybe just make a new chanel for Bear! haha

[@jessipinkkkk]

Wow I’ve NEVER seen a video like this!! I would have never known! Thank god for dr mike

[@arcticedge2022]

Mike, I don’t think your “puppy” is a puppy. I believe your dog lives up to his name and is actually a bear. Are you sure that he’s not from a cave?

[@yahirmedina3735]

Arctic Edge lol

[@nilimasangani914]

Arctic Edge lit 🔥 😂😂

[@carbine090909]

"You keep using that word 'puppy.' I do not think it means what you think it means."

[@Lulu-st3zu]

😂🔥

[@Mutable_PageOfCups]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@northernlights677]

i don’t want to hurt a dog but if I have to I guess I will but only in a life threatening situation not just for fun or smth ❤ 🐶 Animals = Love ❤

[@xjessie_drawsx]

I had two male dogs back then that were really not fond of each other. My family was aware that it could lead to a dog fight, especially one of them being super feisty with the other. Eventually, a dog fight happens, and they both bit each other, chased each other, and got drool on literally everywhere. It took alot from me and my dad to break the fight up. I Tried every method I know, and they were still too stubborn and kept fighting. Then, when I got one of them pinned and 'calmed' down, he suddenly gets mad again. He wasn't able to bite me, but his nails were long enough to cause a big scratch on my arm and my grip to loosen. My dad and other neighbours finally were able to calm both dogs down while I tended to my wounds. I still have a scar of the scratch. It's faint, but it's there.

[@mistylatham8058]

I hope Bear gets the best help he can, and give him a treat

[@bestpenguin4711]

Its 4 years old,he did

[@pmackenzie]

BEAR IS SO BIG AWWWWWW THEY GROW UP SO FAST

[@Jose-js7ke]

“I was shook”

[@English_Thespian]

*_S H O O K_*

[@millyli912]

Please have Bear and Roxy in more videos! I love to see cute puppys at the end of the day.