Why Do Dogs Attack

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Dog attacks on humans that range from minor to severe injuries are not uncommon given the amount of time humans spend with dogs. Every year more than four million dog owners and non-dog owners needs medical attention for minor to fatal injuries resulting from dog attacks. Dogs are inherently feral and the aggressive behavior is further honed for dogs utilized for protection work. However, there must be a reason why dogs are acclaimed as man’s best friends. Since the time dogs were domesticated, they have become man’s most loyal and affectionate pets. Blood of ferocious wolves run in a dog’s veins so that in spite of domestication, the instinct to hunt and the ferocious behavior remained. A situation in the environment will trigger the latent ferocious nature of a gentle dog and the dog will attack.

Dogs’ long and strong legs can easily knock people down. The jaws and the needle sharp teeth that can deliver hundreds of pounds of pressure can cause fatal injuries. Dogs are the most popular choice for a pet as these animals form a strong bond with their owners. However, because of the increasing number of dog attack incidents some people can’t help but be wary whenever a dog is seen.

Why do dogs show aggression? The attacks of dogs are commonly caused by human behaviors that trigger the dormant ferocious nature of these animals. People have grown to love dogs, unfortunately, many pet owners are mauled by their own pets. Dogs are pack animals and as such an owner should be aware of the dog’s tendency to dominate. A doting pet owner may allow the dog to be pushy. A pet that is allowed to be overly dominant can develop an aggressive behavior.

Dogs are very protective of their territory. A dog that perceives a threat to its litter, to its food and territory will attack. An eating dog must never be approached as an attack is possible because the dog will try to protect its food. The human family is considered by the dog as a member of the pack. The children being members of the pack will be protected by the dog thus the screaming and laughter of playing children can make the dog attack.

Not all people are animal lovers. A dog reacting to a fearful situation can attack. Sweet, loving and affectionate are the common descriptions given to dogs but abused dogs adopted from shelters would still have the tendency to attack due to a fearful or an aggressive temperament.

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