Blog — bite inhibition

Why Dogs Need to Bite, Carry, and Chew: Understanding the Predatory Sequence Dogs are predatory animals by nature. Even in our modern homes, their nervous systems are still wired for the hunt. This doesn’t mean your dog wants to harm everything around them—but it does mean they have deeply ingrained instincts that need an outlet. At its core, the predatory sequence is a natural progression of behaviors: orienting, stalking, chasing, grabbing, biting, carrying, and ultimately consuming. Different breeds emphasize different parts of this sequence. For example: Herding breeds may focus on eye-stalking and controlling movement Terriers are driven to dig...