| Some dogs are prone to bite. At least, that's what | | | | the media has whipped up public hysteria. This isn't to |
| many in the media would have your believe. The top 3 | | | | say that a dog bite shouldn't be taken seriously. But |
| breeds that seem to not only get bad publicity but also | | | | doing something and doing the right thing are often |
| are involved in biting are the Pit Bull Terriers, | | | | times two different things. |
| Rottweilers and German Shepherd Dogs. | | | | At issue here is not a specific dog breed the owner |
| Now on the surface, this may seem to many to | | | | who has neglected to properly or adequately socialize |
| suggest that these three dog breeds are dangerous. | | | | the animal. Lack of socialization can make a dog, |
| At least, this is what the media would like you to | | | | fearful of new situations and exhibit aggressive |
| believe. While there's no denying that these breeds | | | | behavior. Dogs that aren't socialized with children, will |
| have been known to bite, the sensationalism and hype | | | | often see them as a threat. This helps explain why |
| by the media has sometimes generated almost | | | | 79% of all dog bite related fatalities are children under |
| hysteria like fervor in the general public against these | | | | the age of 12. Use the link below to get a free report |
| breeds. | | | | on how to effectively crate train your pet |
| While the media prefers to focus on the fact that a | | | | The Rottweiler and German Shepherd are large dogs |
| dog has bitten someone, they neglect to develop other | | | | that are used in many working situations. There's a |
| important aspects of a dog biting story. For example: | | | | reason why the majority of police officer K-9 units use |
| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | | | | German shepherds. This fact alone should indicate that |
| document that a chained dog is 2.8 times more likely to | | | | biting is not a breed specific problem. You would also |
| bite than an unchained dog. | | | | feel extraordinarily secure in the presence of a |
| Or how about this: | | | | Rottweiler trained to the schutzhund 3 level of |
| 25% of all fatal attacks were inflicted by chained dogs | | | | protection training. |
| At issue here is the knee-jerk cry from the politicians | | | | Let's not condemn a breed of dog for the lack of |
| and some of the public that these dogs are well | | | | proper training and etiquette They received from their |
| secured in their own yard. As you can see by the two | | | | owners. While the media may continue their hype, and |
| facts above, this demand actually can INCREASE the | | | | politicians overreact, let's remember that many of our |
| risk of a dog bite. | | | | large dog breeds are a benefit to their owners and |
| The problem here is that politicians need to be viewed | | | | society. |
| as "doing something" especially on those issues where | | | | |