Why do dogs ba.rk and bi.te some people but not others? There’s always a reason! | July 26, 2025

Why do dogs b.a.rk and bi.te some people but not others? There’s always a reason!

1. Dogs ba.rk because they are encoutering something new

One of the most common reason is that dogs ba.rk because they are experiencing new things. Some less friendly dogs will ba.rk as soon as they meet strangers because there are too many new things about that person for them: such as a new scent, new behavior… For dogs, new things make them cautious and are perceived as potential threats.