Why dogs attack their owners? How can this be avoided?
Police said that a woman was attacked by her two pit bulls while out for a walk despite having raised them since they were puppies.
The sheriff had to release disturbing details of her death to convince the locals that the dogs were responsible.
It's not clear, experts say.There are a number of factors that make dogs angry.There are some things to be aware of.
The Senior Veterinary Surgeon at the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals says dogs can be aggressive.
He says fear is the reason for a lot of dog bites.If they've learned to defend, for example, a dog bowl, that can result in aggression.
Many dog bites occur during the holiday season, and it's not their owner who snaps with them.
She says that Christmas can make it worse if people are asked to stay with their dog while they shop.A houseful of guests descend, excited children are around all day, and walks may fall by the wayside, leaving the dog bored and confused.
When we're not comfortable, we say something.Our dogs only have body language to do that.
It's easy to forget what they're trying to tell us with a long list of Christmas chores.
Regardless of the time of year, owners with more than one dog should keep an eye on each other.
There can be aggression between the dogs if there is competitive behavior between them.
A generally pleasant dog is more likely to attack if it is encouraged to move out of a doorway in pain.
Brain tumors can cause animals to behave unpredictably.
There were 7,227 people who needed medical attention after being bitten or struck by a dog, with young children the most commonly affected.More than one thousand people under the age of nine were admitted to the hospital.
The majority of dog bites to children were to the lips, nose or cheeks, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.A child can bleed to death from a bite to the neck.
Children are frightening for inexperienced dogs.He says that a small human who tries to cuddle them, pick them up, and wave their hands can make them fearful.
Dogs show signs of anxiety before biting.They may lick their lips, put their ears back, and possibly have their tail under their legs.Many people think a dog is smiling because it is baring its teeth.
The owner of a dog will often say that the dog bit them without warning.The dog has been trying to say something for months.
If you're considering leaving your dog with a child or adult stranger, consider its past experiences.Is it used to be for small people?Is it possible to trust it to behave without you?
Young puppies aren't exposed to everyday sights and sounds and that's a problem.Maybe they've been reared on a puppy farm in the middle of nowhere, or in a very rural location, and then someone buys them off the internet and takes them to an urban family environment.
The best time to start training is when they're still puppies.