Here are just a few of the facts that were explained by 20-20:
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• 90% of dog bites happen to people who know the dogs
• Most of the dogs that bite are the family pets
• 60% to 70% of dog bites are to children or the elderly
• 40% of the bites to children result in loss of facial tissue (lips, cheek etc.)
• 1/2 of the claims made on homeowners insurance are dog bites claims!
On this note:
Aggressiveness in dogs has a number of different causes often due to poor breeding and / or poor socializing. Many pet owners don’t recognize the early signs of dominant aggression or fear aggression and over look it as either alpha behavior or shyness. For instance a cute puppy slowly developed into a fearful biter after not dealing with it growling at people who came to visit. The pet owner cannot deal with the, now adult, dog that becomes overly aggressive at friendly strangers. Understanding where aggression has its roots will help people understand the methods used in controlling the problem. Early detection of reactivity and early socialization is key in avoiding adult dog aggression.
Types of Aggression:
Dominant Aggression- when a dog is struggling for rank in the pack.
Territorial Aggression- when a dog is fearful of losing its resources
Fear Aggression- lack of socialization or weak nervous system
Prey or Predatory Aggression- instinctive prey drive and lack of socialization with other animals and sometimes small children.
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