Sunday, November 30, 2025

Why Rescue Dogs Bite Suddenly – Hidden Pain & Trauma Explained

Since 1997, I have I primarily worked with safe, happy pet dogs, but I have also worked with dogs that weren’t so happy or safe. In that time, I have worked with many dogs that grew up in, or came straight out, of shelters, rescue situations or traumatic life situations. The pattern is heartbreakingly consistent: a dog that was “sweet for years” or “only a little nervous” suddenly bit a staff member, a volunteer, a foster, an adopter, or a child — sometimes with horrific results. Ask yourself, why rescue dogs bite suddenly? (MORE)

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