The Bite Scale Ep214

The Bite Scale Ep214

From Creating Great Grooming Dogs by Chrissy Neumyer Smith MGBS, MCS, MCGE, CPG, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

November 5, 2025 · 20 min · Episode 214

About this episode

This episode discusses the bite scale and its importance in understanding dog behavior.

This week, we're discussing the bite scale. Why do we need to know about the bite scale? We want to know if a dog is trying to hurt us or not, because many of these "bites" are actually warnings. So, we're going to dive into that this week. Dr Dunbar's Bite Scale For full transcripts, go to the audio episode on CreatingGreatGroomingDogs.com For more info on all of my classes etc, go to https://link.content360.io/CreatingGreatGroomingDogs You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on my website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information about my classes- The full diploma program Master Groomer Behavior Specialist(MGBS) diploma program Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: May 4th MGBS Start The MGBS program is through The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. Please follow this link for details! https://www.wholepetnh.com/diplomas/p/q841ezpqqpfvb61aarnve38em9zpgk-zchb7-4cpj7-zysd3-djrwn-cyyxf-8hcmn MGBS start date

People in this episode

Host: Chrissy Neumyer Smith

Topics covered

  • dog behavior
  • bite scale
  • dog training
  • pet safety
  • grooming education

Keywords

  • bite scale
  • dog bites
  • warnings
  • dog behavior
  • grooming education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Whole Pet Grooming Academy

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