A dog fight can be an extremely frightening experience especially if it occurs between two large dogs. When dogs fight they often go into a sort of trance where they’re completely oblivious to everything around them except the fight they’re engaged in. This can make it difficult to distract and separate the fighting dogs. There’s a significant chance that you’ll be injured if you attempt to reach in and grab either of the fighting dogs.

It’s important to know how to stop dog fights without injuring yourself. Here are some strategies for to stop a dog fight:

1. Distract Them With Water

   One strategy that will work in many cases is to dump cold water over the fighting dogs. Even better, if a hose or fire extinguisher is handy, turn it on full blast and direct it towards the fighting dogs. This will often be enough to break their concentration and stop the dog fight.

2. Sound a Loud Noise

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   There are air horns designed to send out a noise loud enough to distract dogs that are engaged in a dog fight. You should be able to find one of these handy devices on the internet. If your dogs have a tendency to skirmish or fight, you might want to keep one of these handy. If not, use any means you can to create a noise loud enough to catch their attention.

3. Grab Them From Behind
   

   This is a more risky means of stopping a dog fight as the dog could whip around and bite you. Grasp the fighting dogs by their tails and pull back in a firm, steady manner until they’re separated. This is by no means a sure method since it can be difficult to get a good grip on a dog that’s engaged in a fight.

4. Wedge Something in Between the Two Fighting Dogs

   Some things you can use as a wedge are a metal trash can lid or other flat, sturdy object. It can be a challenge getting the item between them, but if you do, it may be effective in stopping the dog fight.

5. Once Separated, Move the Dogs to Different Areas

   If you can separate the two fighting dogs, immediately move them to areas where they’re unable to see one another in order to prevent another fight from erupting. This is a good time to check for injuries.

The best way to circumvent the damaging effects of a dog fight is to prevent one from happening in the first place. Learn to recognize the signs that your dog is becoming aggressive and take action to remove him from the presence of other animals. Hopefully, these guidelines will help you keep the peace with your dog.