subject: Dog Bite Lawsuit - Training An Aggressive Dog [print this page] Dogs are a man's best friendDogs are a man's best friend. That has always been the belief ever since. Why not? Because of their care, loyalty and sweetness to their owners, people will have a difficult time not loving them.
Regrettably for some dog owners and some people, the dog becomes their worst enemy. Just imagine the life of the mail man. The mail man has been always described in movies or cartoons as a biting post of dogs. This is not a stupid joke. I have an uncle who worked as a mail man and got bitten by a dog.
In fact, there are much more individuals aside from mailmen that get victimized by dog bites. Each year, there are 4.7 million people who get bitten by dogs. Amongst the 4.7 million people who get bitten, 17% requires medical attention. Additionally, 10-20% of tragic bite victims are killed by dog bites.
Since this has been a growing dilemma, particular breeds have been banned in a few U.S. states. Here are the top 10 breeds that cause dog bites in no particular order. Rottweilers, pit bulls, huskies, German shepherds, Dobermans, malamutes, St. Bernards, chow chows, Akitas and Great Danes.
The dog's behavior of being aggressive or non-aggressive greatly depends on the owner's responsibility and training of the dog. Listed below are a number of steps that the owners can take to make their dog safe around other people.
* Make your pup have social interaction with other dogs and people soon after it gets vaccinated. This will help the pup feel that other dogs and humans are not threatening. The puppy will then learn to be friendlier. Bring the puppy to the park, pet store or even pup classes.
* Spraying or neutering the dog will significantly help reduce the risk. When the dog is neutered, some of its territorial instincts such as territorial aggression are decreased. Most fatal dog bites (80%) are caused by non-neutered male dogs. So trying to neuter your aggressive male dog will help keep it safe around others. * Always remember to restrain your dog when interacting with strangers or in a public place. You can't predict your dog's behavior even though you may say that it is really friendly. Try to restrain him with a leash when in a public place. Additionally prevent strangers from interacting with the dog because the stranger might startle him or her. When leaving the dog alone in your yard, keep in mind to enclose him on a fence that will be suitable for its size.
* It's the dog's nature to bite anything, so training it to not bite anything will significantly help. Distraction will give good results on a dog when it is biting anyone. Try to make a quick sound such as a clap or saying "ow". After, make the dog chew the chew toy. It will greatly assist in training if the dog is rewarded when biting the appropriate stuff.
* Always watch your dog's behavior. When the dog is truly aggressive and cannot be trained, get help from the vet.
Being in a position to comply with these things can help prevent the risk of your dog to society. Instead of becoming public enemy number 1, it could be America's sweetheart. So be a responsible owner.
